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SJ51 AYK

2001 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AYK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 129,275 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 129,275 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,959 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 127,957 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,467 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,782 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 123,761 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 120,934 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 120,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 118,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 114,440 miles

front discs starting to lip

n/s/f steering gaitor twisted

o/s/r bleed nipple snapped

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Fail 15 Oct 2010 114,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front discs starting to lip

n/s/f steering gaitor twisted

o/s/r bleed nipple snapped

various brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,688 miles

frt discs corroded and lipped

frt inner arm bushes starting to splitt

n/s/f wiper torn

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2009 109,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

frt discs corroded and lipped

frt inner arm bushes starting to splitt

n/s/f wiper torn

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2008 104,721 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 104,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

frt discs corroded

n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split

slight judder at brake pedal

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,390 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 96,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs starting to pit

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,335 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 68,426 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2005 68,426 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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SJ51 AYK is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 75,036 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 SJ51 AYK, 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 25 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ51 AYK registered?

SJ51 AYK is a 2001 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is SJ51 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ51 AYK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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