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R939 KUB

1997 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,625 mi
Last recorded67,625 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 KUB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 67,625 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 60,899 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY INSIDE EDGE.AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

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 14 Nov 2013 60,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY RUSTY INSIDE EDGE.AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 57,939 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 57,939 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,880 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,642 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,638 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 43,487 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,811 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 37,811 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,795 miles

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)

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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R939 KUB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R939 KUB, 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 R939 KUB registered?

R939 KUB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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