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SJ51 AYP

2001 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,998 mi
Last recorded99,998 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AYP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Sidewall damage at offside front tyre

Steering rack boots twisted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 99,896 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat nav (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Sidewall damage at offside front tyre

Steering rack boots twisted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,011 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 93,868 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,925 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,180 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,399 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 68,927 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 68,927 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 65,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 54,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 52,693 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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SJ51 AYP is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SJ51 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

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

Is SJ51 AYP safe to buy?

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