MOT reliability
Seat Cordoba 16v
10 vehicles · 74 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Seat Cordoba 16v vehicles and 74 completed MOT tests, the Seat Cordoba 16v has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 95,066 miles.
10
Vehicles
74
MOT tests
6,952
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Seat Cordoba 16v problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Seat Cordoba 16v MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Steering15%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Brakes7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Seat Cordoba 16v pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 10 | 60% |
| 7 | 12 | 67% |
| 8 | 9 | 67% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Seat Cordoba 16v MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Seat Cordoba 16v MOT tests:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
Seat Cordoba 16v pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 106,770 |
| 2000 | 6 | 61 | 64% | 91,165 |
Seat Cordoba 16v reliability FAQ
Across 10 Seat Cordoba 16v vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Seat Cordoba 16v MOT issues are:
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f).
The typical Seat Cordoba 16v in our data has covered around
95,066 miles.
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