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P904 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba SX

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba SX99,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 115,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 115,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 20 May 2008 115,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper not parking off screen

Pass 9 Feb 2007 104,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 104,095 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs show corrosion

plastic skirting doesn't allow a full inspection of outer sills

rear brake ferrules and parts of the exhaust are corroded

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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P904 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P904 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.

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What year was P904 UYS registered?

P904 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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