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P567 XWS

1996 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,589 mi
Last recorded56,589 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 XWS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 56,589 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,106 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both sides at lower shocker secures (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 47,106 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rubber worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at both sides at lower shocker secures (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,674 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,841 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,019 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 45,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,325 miles

front brake discs corroding outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2011 44,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroding outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 43,494 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 41,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,964 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,905 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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P567 XWS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P567 XWS, 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.

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What year was P567 XWS registered?

P567 XWS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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