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P509 KYC

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,274 mi
Last recorded90,274 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 KYC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 90,274 miles

DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

DAMAGE N/S/F ROAD WHEEL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 85,947 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 83,197 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 83,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 81,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 79,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play on top mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,911 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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P509 KYC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P509 KYC, 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 P509 KYC registered?

P509 KYC is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P509 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 KYC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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