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P852 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,540 mi
Last recorded158,540 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP852 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 158,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator/fan assy insecure

sill covers fitted, unable to see and assess sill condition

Fail 7 May 2009 158,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

radiator/fan assy insecure

sill covers fitted, unable to see and assess sill condition

Pass 4 Apr 2008 151,381 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 151,381 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 144,092 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2006 136,750 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2006 136,654 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P852 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 99,740 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P852 UYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P852 UYS registered?

P852 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P852 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P852 UYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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