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P456 WVL

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,356 mi
Last recorded72,356 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 WVL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,356 miles

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

pas belt slightly loose

possible coolant leak from housing on side of cylinder head

Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,860 miles

waterleak

Fail 28 Nov 2013 67,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

waterleak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,690 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates condition

nearside rear tyre two screws

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,675 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates condition

nearside rear tyre two screws

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,758 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate condition

offside rear tyre cracked

rear silencer noisy

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate condition

offside rear tyre cracked

rear silencer noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,478 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,478 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 56,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2006 53,793 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6M

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 24 Nov 2006 53,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre on 1.6m

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,173 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 50,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

off side inner c.v boot split open

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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P456 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P456 WVL, 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 P456 WVL registered?

P456 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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