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POS5XK9

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,150 mi
Last recorded177,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOS5XK9
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 177,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 177,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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POS5XK9 is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 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 POS5XK9, 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 28 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 POS5XK9 registered?

POS5XK9 is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is POS5XK9 safe to buy?

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