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P825 EMO

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,899 mi
Last recorded118,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP825 EMO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 118,899 miles

Both rear wheels binding slightly.

Front brakes inbalanced by 20%.

Lift/play in nearside and offside front suspension macpherson strut top mountings but not considered excessive at this time.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside rear view mirror damaged.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 106,763 miles

All indicators slightly discoloured.

Both front suspension macpherson strut top mountings have play but not considered excessive at this time.

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear position preventing the full inspection of the adult belt.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 96,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 88,522 miles

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

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

repair to osr arch /sill /door step

Fail 3 Mar 2008 88,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

repair to osr arch /sill /door step

Pass 18 May 2007 80,229 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear number plate de,laminating

Fail 11 May 2007 79,830 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear number plate de,laminating

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,231 miles

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

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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P825 EMO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P825 EMO, 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 P825 EMO registered?

P825 EMO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P825 EMO safe to buy?

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