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P209 YTT

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,556 mi
Last recorded176,556 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 YTT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 176,556 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 176,556 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 165,050 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 165,050 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 158,103 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 158,103 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 153,310 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 153,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 146,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 146,938 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 135,878 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 127,073 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 114,889 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 114,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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P209 YTT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P209 YTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P209 YTT registered?

P209 YTT is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 October 1996.

Is P209 YTT safe to buy?

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