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P811 UBE

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 UBE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,147 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 135,147 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 132,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 132,204 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 130,299 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 130,298 miles

Emissions not tested bad blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 123,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,078 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,792 miles

nearside rear tyre very worn on outer edge

top steering mount has slight play

Pass 19 May 2006 90,127 miles

fan belts in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre beginning to split in tread area

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

wheel alignment check recommended

Fail 17 May 2006 90,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

fan belts in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre beginning to split in tread area

offside inner driveshaft gaiter slpit

rear indicator bulbs faded in colour

wheel alignment check recommended

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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P811 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P811 UBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P811 UBE registered?

P811 UBE is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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