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R233 KPG

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,932 mi
Last recorded101,932 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 KPG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 101,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front top strut mounts have slight play in them

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,926 miles

rear silincer repared with paste

Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 59,658 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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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R233 KPG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R233 KPG, 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 R233 KPG registered?

R233 KPG is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R233 KPG safe to buy?

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