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P607 ACY

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 ACY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 153,541 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 153,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 140,862 miles

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2010 140,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 130,922 miles

engine oil leak

nearside sill damaged slightly

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Dec 2008 120,745 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Dec 2008 120,745 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 12 Dec 2007 27,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,334 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 108,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 108,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 102,919 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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P607 ACY is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P607 ACY, 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 P607 ACY registered?

P607 ACY is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P607 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P607 ACY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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