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P952 OVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,747 mi
Last recorded104,747 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 OVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2010 104,747 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,750 miles

exhaust has been repaired o/k not blowing nis door handle temp repaire can be opened from outside

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 88,988 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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P952 OVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 P952 OVV, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P952 OVV registered?

P952 OVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P952 OVV safe to buy?

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