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BKZ 3209

1999 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 3209
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,329 miles

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

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

steering rack nearside arm inner joint slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steering rack nearside arm inner joint slight play

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,301 miles

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

slight bind n/side rear brake

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,301 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind n/side rear brake

Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,586 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 25 Feb 2013 94,574 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 94,574 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey and slight play.

water pump noisey.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,734 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,734 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 78,100 miles

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

registration plate bulb dull.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 78,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate bulb dull.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 74,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 74,022 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,340 miles

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noisey

play in front strut top mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2007 67,478 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 61,342 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 61,342 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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BKZ 3209 is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 81,436 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 BKZ 3209, 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 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BKZ 3209 is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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