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P62 PGC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,828 mi
Last recorded57,828 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 PGC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,137 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 57,112 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,231 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 54,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,227 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,227 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 52,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,923 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,355 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 50,355 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,006 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 69,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,658 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,915 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 34,734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 31,232 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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P62 PGC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P62 PGC, 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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P62 PGC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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