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R355 GKX

1997 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,973 mi
Last recorded127,973 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Cordoba89,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 GKX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 127,973 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 127,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 121,000 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,413 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 102,411 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,070 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 93,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 83,488 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 74,194 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 74,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R355 GKX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 89,404 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 R355 GKX, 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 29 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R355 GKX registered?

R355 GKX is a 1997 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R355 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 GKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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