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P854 YTA

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 YTA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 May 2007 141,049 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 125,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P854 YTA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P854 YTA, 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.

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What year was P854 YTA registered?

P854 YTA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P854 YTA safe to buy?

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