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P473 CTH

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,716 mi
Last recorded104,716 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 CTH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 137,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,924 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,852 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,781 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 90,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 83,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,736 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 75,736 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P473 CTH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P473 CTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P473 CTH registered?

P473 CTH is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P473 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 CTH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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