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P252 FPY

1997 Seat Cordoba SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,011 mi
Last recorded120,011 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SE95,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 FPY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 120,011 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 119,801 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Off side headlamp slightly damaged but not effecting beam image

Off side number plate light slightly dim

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriated

Rear spoiler loose

Pass 31 Jan 2007 107,129 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 107,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,109 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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P252 FPY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 95,962 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P252 FPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P252 FPY?

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What year was P252 FPY registered?

P252 FPY is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P252 FPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 FPY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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