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R614 YFU

1997 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,528 mi
Last recorded83,528 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 YFU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,528 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 83,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,642 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,513 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,025 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,025 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 70,289 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 70,289 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R614 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R614 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R614 YFU registered?

R614 YFU is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R614 YFU safe to buy?

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