CarVerify

Free Car Check

R901 UBL

1997 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,669 mi
Last recorded94,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 UBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 80,035 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 80,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,998 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 75,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 68,986 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 68,986 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,911 miles

stone chips in screen †cracked screen near tax disc †n/s/r = n/s/f bumper and wheel arches damaged

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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R901 UBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R901 UBL, 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

How do I check the history of R901 UBL?

You can check the full history of R901 UBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R901 UBL registered?

R901 UBL is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R901 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 UBL shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R901 UBL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R901 UBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.