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R553 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 115,059 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 115,059 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 105,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 105,623 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 105,621 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 63,443 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,443 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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R553 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 YFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R553 YFU registered?

R553 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R553 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 YFU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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