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P863 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,464 mi
Last recorded70,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2006 70,464 miles

offside drive shaft inner boot split

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jun 2006 70,347 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

offside inner drive shaft boot torn

steering joint dust cover split/missing

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P863 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 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 P863 UYS, 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 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P863 UYS registered?

P863 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P863 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 UYS shows 2 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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