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SEAT Cordoba

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T581 AHPMOT history

T581 AHP is a yellow diesel SEAT Cordoba first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
142,754 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 AHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Cordoba
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 AHP was last recorded at 142,754 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,738 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,754 miles
  • 2022 – 135,246 miles
  • 2021 – 121,482 miles
  • 2020 – 108,509 miles
  • 2019 – 96,014 miles
  • 2017 – 95,794 miles
  • 2016 – 93,152 miles
  • 2015 – 90,147 miles
  • 2014 – 86,431 miles
  • 2013 – 82,115 miles
  • 2012 – 78,602 miles
  • 2011 – 75,117 miles
  • 2010 – 71,144 miles
  • 2009 – 65,314 miles
  • 2008 – 61,233 miles
  • 2007 – 56,392 miles
  • 2006 – 51,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,754 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,754 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    258937548131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,738 miles (+7,492)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,738 miles
    Test number
    120885027775
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,246 miles (+13,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,246 miles
    Test number
    906989391626
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,482 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,482 miles
    Test number
    739974841464
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,404 miles (+12,895)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,404 miles
    Test number
    439120728912
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,509 miles (+12,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,509 miles
    Test number
    564023774457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt loose at maximum adjustment but still operating ok

  7. Pass96,014 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    538731787416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail96,012 miles (+218)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    422641745894
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,794 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    523668329798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,152 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,152 miles
    Test number
    522098256010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,147 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,147 miles
    Test number
    517865915063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,431 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    735074914095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,115 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    176599123085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,602 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    798581312097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,117 miles (+3,973)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    119590921001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,144 miles (+5,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    983861020030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass65,314 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,314 miles
    Test number
    183315419469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,233 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    412277638004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    394883637016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,344 miles (+5,314)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,344 miles
    Test number
    460043237014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass51,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    922178536036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 AHP

Does T581 AHP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 AHP expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 AHP?
The MOT on T581 AHP expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 AHP done?
T581 AHP was recorded at 142,754 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 5,414 miles a year.
Has T581 AHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 AHP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T581 AHP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T581 AHP find?
T581 AHP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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