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P236 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot floor excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Dec 2013 94,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,644 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,816 miles

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

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

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 67,795 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 67,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 59,555 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

hand brake cables outer casing collapsing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,294 miles

both rear tyres misshaped

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,668 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 50,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

advise engine misfire

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,785 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 47,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adv off side rear tyre worn on inner track......

adv parking brake cable getting poor condition to both rear wheels......

adv tracking due to excessive tyre wear.......

Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,487 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 44,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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 UFU 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 55.6%.

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 UFU, 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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P236 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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