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P418 UFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 108,594 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

both fronts and o/s/r tyres cracking 175/70/13tr

cansister loose o/s/f corner behind bumper

centre exhaust box has been repaired

one bulb out on centre brake light

slight play on both front seats

slight play on steering colume bush

both front brakes binding

servo pipe has been showing rubbing on pipe

smell of fuel under bonnect on carb side and slightly dampness

Fail 7 Jul 2009 108,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses cracking

both fronts and o/s/r tyres cracking 175/70/13tr

cansister loose o/s/f corner behind bumper

one bulb out on centre brake light

slight play on both front seats

slight play on steering colume bush

both front brakes binding

servo pipe has been showing rubbing on pipe

smell of fuel under bonnect on carb side and slightly dampness

Pass 22 May 2008 104,649 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 104,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2007 98,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 90,787 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 90,787 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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P418 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P418 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 P418 UFU registered?

P418 UFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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