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P422 MTM

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,919 mi
Last recorded106,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 MTM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 106,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 105,527 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 105,516 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 103,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 102,542 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2020 102,542 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,549 miles

PAS drive belt cracking badly.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PAS drive belt cracking badly.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,931 miles

nearside rear floor is corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 96,261 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,171 miles

movement in offside front top mount

offside inner & outer sills are corroded & thin

Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement in offside front top mount

offside inner & outer sills are corroded & thin

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,411 miles

movement in nearside top mount

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,173 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 83,088 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 83,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 75,883 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 65,187 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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P422 MTM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 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 P422 MTM, 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 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P422 MTM registered?

P422 MTM is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P422 MTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 MTM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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