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S560 BUF

1998 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,121 mi
Last recorded35,121 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS560 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 35,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 34,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,480 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged but not through to cords

Pass 17 Jul 2017 33,655 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 33,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,037 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,598 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 31,671 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 4 Jul 2011 30,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg plate damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,280 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 23,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 20,874 miles

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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S560 BUF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S560 BUF, 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 S560 BUF registered?

S560 BUF is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S560 BUF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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