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R353 GKX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 74,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,280 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,658 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,978 miles

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

N/S Body slightly Damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,526 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,378 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 17 May 2006 61,560 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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R353 GKX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R353 GKX, 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 R353 GKX registered?

R353 GKX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R353 GKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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