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P446 VAB

1997 Seat Cordoba SX

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,418 mi
Last recorded109,418 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba SX86,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 VAB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2007 109,418 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 109,418 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 108,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 102,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 94,901 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 94,901 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SX?

Based on 442 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
7,379
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 51
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment 28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
position lamp(s) not working 22
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P446 VAB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.7% with a typical mileage of 86,520 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 SX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P446 VAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P446 VAB registered?

P446 VAB is a 1997 Seat Cordoba SX, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P446 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P446 VAB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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