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Y895 OEF

2001 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 OEF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,582 miles

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 117,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,902 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside wheel bearing noisy but not grinding and no play present

Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,902 miles

offside wheel bearing noisy but not grinding and no play present

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,870 miles

o/s mirror assy glued but secure

o/s/f seat has slight play

Fail 17 Jul 2012 86,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s mirror assy glued but secure

o/s/f seat has slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,814 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,160 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,183 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 67,308 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 67,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,311 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y895 OEF is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y895 OEF, 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.

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What year was Y895 OEF registered?

Y895 OEF is a 2001 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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