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GP51 YAH

2002 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,514 mi
Last recorded108,514 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Seat Cordoba68,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 YAH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2017 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Fail 12 Jan 2017 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside outer sill has slight damage

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,248 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,416 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 85,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,106 miles

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

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Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

clutch requires attention

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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GP51 YAH is a 2002 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 68,876 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 GP51 YAH, 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 24 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP51 YAH registered?

GP51 YAH is a 2002 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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