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S362 AJK

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 AJK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 121,621 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 121,618 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

handbrake could do with adjusting

part of high level stop lamp inpoerative

Pass 30 Oct 2012 118,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

handbrake could do with adjusting

part of high level stop lamp inpoerative

Fail 30 Oct 2012 118,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine area oily underneath

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

handbrake could do with adjusting

part of high level stop lamp inpoerative

Pass 14 Oct 2011 116,034 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

considerable play in front struts top mountings

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake lever near end of working travel

parking brake lever slightly loose

surface scar in o/s rear tyre wall

Fail 14 Oct 2011 116,033 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

considerable play in front struts top mountings

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake lever near end of working travel

parking brake lever slightly loose

surface scar in o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,253 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s front lamp dim

play in front struts tops

Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,251 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

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

n/s front lamp dim

play in front struts tops

Pass 1 Dec 2009 107,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

considerable play in front strut top mountings

nearside of front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2009 107,009 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

considerable play in front strut top mountings

nearside of front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,604 miles

Oil leak

parking brake lever slightly loose

play in front struts top mountings

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,604 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

parking brake lever slightly loose

play in front struts top mountings

Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,453 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

play in front struts top mountings

Fail 20 Nov 2007 96,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in front struts top mountings

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,522 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 87,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both front top mounts

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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S362 AJK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 S362 AJK, 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.

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What year was S362 AJK registered?

S362 AJK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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