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R123 VNO

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,455 mi
Last recorded181,455 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 VNO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 181,455 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrsion to nearside rear floor

corrsion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear bump stop perished and half missing

slight handbrake travel

Fail 22 Apr 2013 181,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrsion to nearside rear floor

corrsion to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside rear bump stop perished and half missing

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2012 154,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear arches corroding

nsf tyre wearing inside edge

osf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 1 May 2012 154,980 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear arches corroding

nsf tyre wearing inside edge

osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 May 2011 132,872 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 132,769 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 112,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 112,256 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 83,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,312 miles

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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R123 VNO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 VNO, 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 R123 VNO registered?

R123 VNO is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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