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P605 NVU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,690 mi
Last recorded70,690 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 NVU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,690 miles

both front wiper blades starting to split

front no plate getting rusty

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f outer sill and wheel arch getting rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

slight play in n/s/r wheel

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,682 miles

front no plate starting to get in poor condition

n/s/f lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

slight plat in n/s/r wheel

slight plat in o/s/r wheel

under body just starting to rust

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no plate starting to get in poor condition

n/s/f lower arm rear bush showing signs of wear

slight plat in n/s/r wheel

slight plat in o/s/r wheel

under body just starting to rust

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,018 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD (3MM)

N/S/R WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 14 Apr 2011 62,018 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD (3MM)

N/S/R WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN

REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,291 miles

n/s/f wiper split at edges

slight movement in n/s/f top strut mount

slight movement in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear no plate getting in poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2009 53,927 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s hand brake cable getting bunched up

o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear no plate getting in poor condition

slight movement in n/s/r wheel

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,005 miles

both front wipers split at edges

both o/s tyres starting to scuff on edges

n/s/r hand brake cable bunched up

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,437 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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P605 NVU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P605 NVU, 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 P605 NVU registered?

P605 NVU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P605 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P605 NVU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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