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S695 ABX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS695 ABX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 146,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,322 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 132,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,226 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 125,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 115,218 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 115,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,571 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r inner sill rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2009 99,900 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,533 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 87,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,284 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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S695 ABX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S695 ABX, 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 S695 ABX registered?

S695 ABX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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