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P252 ERX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 ERX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,807 miles

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

o/s/r damaged.starter noisey.slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 29 Feb 2012 91,807 miles

o/s/r damaged.starter noisey.slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,545 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 85,545 miles

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

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)

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 77,530 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid down.hazard light switch not always turning on.exhaust hits side of bodywork

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,085 miles

slight play front top strut mounts; off side front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,460 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,290 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 59,280 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limits

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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P252 ERX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P252 ERX, 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 P252 ERX registered?

P252 ERX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P252 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 ERX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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