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P858 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2008 119,048 miles

BAFFLES IN BACKBOX BURST

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

INNER C.V BOOT BURST

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT SCORING ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 2 Apr 2008 119,048 miles

BAFFLES IN BACKBOX BURST

INNER C.V BOOT BURST

SLIGHT SCORING ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 5 Mar 2007 114,187 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 114,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f inner drive boot split

Pass 1 Mar 2006 107,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f inner drive boot split

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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P858 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P858 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

How do I check the history of P858 UYS?

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What year was P858 UYS registered?

P858 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P858 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 UYS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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