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S148 CDM

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,048 mi
Last recorded170,048 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 CDM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 170,048 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 170,046 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 157,798 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 157,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 148,259 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,263 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,166 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 112,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 87,573 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 87,573 miles

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

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

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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S148 CDM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 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 S148 CDM, 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 28 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 S148 CDM registered?

S148 CDM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S148 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 CDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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