MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre low on tread
offside rear lower side lamp not working
offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough and just a pass
front number plate in a poor condition
nearside rear tyre low on tread
oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side steering rack gaiter twisted.
Slight signs of damp to rear brake back plates.
Vertical 'lift' in both front strut mountings.
nearside rear wheel bearing noisy
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Near side steering rack gaiter twisted.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight signs of damp to rear brake back plates.
Vertical 'lift' in both front strut mountings.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front no plate damaged
o/s/f tyre totally smooth on inner edge almost to the cords,wants changing NOW
power steering pump is very noisy and steering is slightly `notchy` in operation
front no plate damaged
o/s/f tyre totally smooth on inner edge almost to the cords,wants changing NOW
power steering pump is very noisy and steering is slightly `notchy` in operation
see checklist 109574
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
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S543 AJL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 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 S543 AJL, 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 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S543 AJL is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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