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R250 CVV

1997 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,927 mi
Last recorded136,927 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 CVV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 136,927 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 131,623 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 128,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,425 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 124,425 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 119,587 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 119,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,067 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 117,067 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 107,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,946 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 92,249 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 92,249 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,198 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 64,198 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,598 miles

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly showing white light.

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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R250 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R250 CVV, 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 R250 CVV registered?

R250 CVV is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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