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P953 XUF

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,283 mi
Last recorded74,283 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 XUF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrossion on both rear wheel arches

Fail 17 Mar 2012 70,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Mar 2010 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,405 miles

os mirror glass cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

os mirror glass cracked

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2008 48,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,043 miles

ns rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2006 36,067 miles

ns outer sill damaged

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

osf tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge just meets mot requirements

osr tyre cracking

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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P953 XUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P953 XUF, 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.

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What year was P953 XUF registered?

P953 XUF is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P953 XUF safe to buy?

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