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S847 CEU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,757 mi
Last recorded117,757 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 CEU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 117,757 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 113,872 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top suspension mount too much movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 108,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 93,767 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,185 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,004 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,748 miles

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 21 Nov 2012 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,449 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,008 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,613 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,613 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 61,520 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 61,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,699 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 52,165 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 52,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 47,167 miles

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

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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S847 CEU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S847 CEU, 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 S847 CEU registered?

S847 CEU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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