MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
185/60/14 X4
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Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
185/60/14 X4
Coolant leak
S-MOTOR FAULTY
exhaust baffles det`, indicators pale, wtx4, osr flexi ferrule corroded, brake cables det`, arch guards, stains at fuel tank, underguards fitted.
f brakes minor bind, f top mounts minor play, corrosion to osr step, sill edges, r wheel arches.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust baffles det`, indicators pale, wtx4, osr flexi ferrule corroded, brake cables det`, arch guards, stains at fuel tank, underguards fitted.
f brakes minor bind, f top mounts minor play, corrosion to osr step, sill edges, r wheel arches.
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P481 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P481 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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P481 WVL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1997.
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