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P236 UEE

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 UEE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,176 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play on nearside rear bearing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 91,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on exhaust box.

slight play on nearside rear bearing

Pass 29 May 2013 86,838 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to n/s/r and n/s/f of vehicle

Fail 21 May 2013 86,702 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

damage to n/s/r and n/s/f of vehicle

Fail 18 May 2012 80,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 80,422 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 77,767 miles

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 20 May 2011 77,767 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 18 May 2010 75,099 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pad thickness not visable

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 18 May 2010 75,099 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pad thickness not visable

o/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 18 May 2009 71,317 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 71,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 67,977 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,234 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 13 Aug 2007 63,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,345 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen has several stone chips in

Pass 15 Aug 2005 51,724 miles

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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P236 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 P236 UEE, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P236 UEE registered?

P236 UEE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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