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P579 KPX

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,703 mi
Last recorded73,703 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 KPX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2009 73,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 73,703 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,804 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 61,791 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 61,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 58,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P579 KPX is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P579 KPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P579 KPX registered?

P579 KPX is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P579 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 KPX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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