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P922 UYS

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

153,385 mi
Last recorded153,385 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP922 UYS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2012 153,385 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

suspect coolant and oil leak

tail pipe clamp very corroded

tyre size 195/50/15

air bag light on

all road springs very corroded

body filler on nearside inner sill

both front sills corroded and damaged

brake fluid level light inop

exhaust heat shields loose

exhaust very corroded

front brake pipes corroded

handbrake feels poor

nearside front cv boot vacuumed in

nearside front wishbone bush starting to perish

nearside rear shocker damp

offside front indicator cracked

oxygen sensor wiring rubbing on steering rack

rear number plate starting to perish

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2011 140,570 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery slightly insecure

both front wipers torn

breather pipe split

centre exhaust mmount half split

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate perishing(just passing)

handbrake just passing mot limit(advise check)

handbrake lever tight to operate

nearside cv boot slightly vacuumed in

no waring light for handbrake

offside indicator cracked

oxygen sensor wire rubbing on steering arm

rear number plate starting to perish

rear springs very corroded

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 25 Aug 2011 140,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery slightly insecure

both front wipers torn

breather pipe split

centre exhaust mmount half split

chassis and sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front number plate perishing(just passing)

handbrake just passing mot limit(advise check)

handbrake lever tight to operate

nearside cv boot slightly vacuumed in

no waring light for handbrake

offside indicator cracked

oxygen sensor wire rubbing on steering arm

rear number plate starting to perish

rear springs very corroded

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 25 Aug 2010 128,826 miles

brake pipes sealed

coolant leak from housing

exhaust leaking slightly at cat/caenter pipe join

n/s sill repaired below door

o/s/f headlamp repaired

play in rear wheel bearings

rear coil springs corroded

staining on fuel filter

stonechips in windscreen

suspect slight leak from radiator

tyre sizes-195/50r15

underside of car damaged(sills and floor)

very slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Fail 25 Aug 2010 128,826 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes sealed

coolant leak from housing

exhaust leaking slightly at cat/caenter pipe join

n/s sill repaired below door

o/s/f headlamp repaired

o/s/f tyre worn low

play in rear wheel bearings

rear coil springs corroded

staining on fuel filter

stonechips in windscreen

suspect slight leak from radiator

tyre sizes-195/50r15

underside of car damaged(sills and floor)

very slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Aug 2009 117,842 miles

air bag light on

coolant low

damage to under side of chassis

front number plate starting to perish

front seat belt top mounts slightly loose

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded and sealed

gear lever loose

handbrake light inop

heat shield above tail pipe loose

offside inner drive shaft bolt loose

rear flexi ferrules corroding

rear springs very corroded

sills corroded(covers slightly loose)

slight leak from exhaust joints

suspect radiator leaking

tyre size 195/50/15

under side of vehicle very corroded

vacuum pipe on manifold leaking

very small chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2009 117,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on

coolant low

damage to under side of chassis

front number plate starting to perish

front seat belt top mounts slightly loose

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded and sealed

gear lever loose

handbrake light inop

heat shield above tail pipe loose

offside inner drive shaft bolt loose

rear flexi ferrules corroding

rear springs very corroded

sills corroded(covers slightly loose)

slight leak from exhaust joints

suspect radiator leaking

tyre size 195/50/15

under side of vehicle very corroded

vacuum pipe on manifold leaking

very small chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2008 116,286 miles

195/55/15 tyres

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

brake pipes sealed

noise from engine

one jet in offside washer inop

slight dampness on power steering pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2008 116,286 miles

195/55/15 tyres

battery insecure

brake pipes sealed

noise from engine

one jet in offside washer inop

slight dampness on power steering pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,412 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly adrift

seat belts slow to retract

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 16 Aug 2007 115,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front ABS looms adrift

n/s/f side light dull

o/s/f inner wheel arch slightly adrift

o/s/f wheel slightly distorted

seat belts slow to retract

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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P922 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P922 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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P922 UYS is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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