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R122 FFU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 101,082 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,505 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 89,500 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,192 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 83,192 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 77,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 65,021 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,018 miles

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)

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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R122 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R122 FFU, 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 R122 FFU registered?

R122 FFU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R122 FFU safe to buy?

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