MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Pan Excessively Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor Section (drain hole) corroded, but not within 30cm of rear suspension area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection
handbrake warning light is not working
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn very low on inner edge
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre worn very low on inner edge
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear silencer pipe cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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S707 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S707 BYJ, 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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S707 BYJ is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 1998.
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