MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front wipers poor
Brake fluid low
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Cover sills fitted
Front indicators discoloured
Fuel level low
Offside number plate bulb dim
Partial failure of offside washer jet
Play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Nearside rear and offside rear brake flexis showing age and cracking
Strong Advise:Play in nearside and offside track-rod ends
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Wiper blades in poor condition and splitting
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside number plate bulb dim
Brake fluid low
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn
Cover sills fitted
Front indicators discoloured
Fuel level low
Partial failure of offside washer jet
Play in nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearings
Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion
Stone damage to treads
Strong Advise:Nearside rear and offside rear brake flexis showing age and cracking
Strong Advise:Play in nearside and offside track-rod ends
Surface corrosion to exhaust
Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules
Various covers and undertrays restricting views
Wiper blades in poor condition and splitting
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake slight bind.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside registration plate lamp deteriorated.
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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)
advise front brakes be checked slight drag
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S511 FTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S511 FTA, 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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S511 FTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 November 1998.
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