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Y897 OEF

2001 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,200 mi
Last recorded81,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Cordoba75,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 OEF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,200 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,200 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,696 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 75,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 62,882 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,242 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,662 miles

clutch pedal feels heavy

Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,661 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

clutch pedal feels heavy

offside rear lower side light inoperative

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,771 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,756 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,680 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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Y897 OEF is a 2001 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y897 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 Y897 OEF registered?

Y897 OEF is a 2001 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y897 OEF safe to buy?

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