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P406 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,385 mi
Last recorded111,385 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,628 miles

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2014 106,774 miles

corrosion to various points of vehicle chassis

Pass 1 Apr 2014 106,513 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches and outer sills

front floor pans rusty under seats

rear flexi hose ferrules rusty

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,407 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both floor pans under front seats starting to rust

corrosionto both rear outer sills/wheel arches

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,407 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both floor pans under front seats starting to rust

corrosionto both rear outer sills/wheel arches

Fail 3 Apr 2012 100,197 miles

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

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside front slight play in top mounting

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front slight play in top mounting

offside rear indicator slightly white

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,197 miles

nearside front indicator slightly white

nearside front slight play in top mounting

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front slight play in top mounting

offside rear indicator slightly white

Pass 15 Apr 2011 96,384 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished and cracked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 92,456 miles

both front tyres near legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2009 87,999 miles

skight leak from bottom of rad on nearside

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,276 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 83,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,172 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 78,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,884 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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P406 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P406 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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What year was P406 UFU registered?

P406 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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