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P596 MOV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,321 mi
Last recorded110,321 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 MOV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 110,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 101,263 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 91,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 81,455 miles

no reserve traver brake

Pass 23 May 2007 70,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 59,798 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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P596 MOV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P596 MOV, 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 P596 MOV registered?

P596 MOV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P596 MOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P596 MOV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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