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S803 XOX

1998 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 XOX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 147,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak from engine

service light on dash indicating a service is due

Fail 24 Nov 2011 147,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coolant leak from engine

service light on dash indicating a service is due

Pass 21 Nov 2010 134,730 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 134,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 123,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 110,828 miles

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

OS track rod end creaks in operation.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 110,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OS track rod end creaks in operation.

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 110,401 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

OS track rod end creaks in operation.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 99,895 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 99,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 94,813 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 94,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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S803 XOX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S803 XOX, 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 S803 XOX registered?

S803 XOX is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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