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P320 BPK

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 BPK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,809 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 75,809 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 63,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 63,011 miles

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

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 43,403 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 43,403 miles

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,622 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P320 BPK is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P320 BPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P320 BPK registered?

P320 BPK is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P320 BPK safe to buy?

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