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R270 BUK

1998 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,249 mi
Last recorded21,249 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BUK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 21,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 20,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 19,459 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central exhaust outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,607 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 18,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,394 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,915 miles

Nearside Front rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 17,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 17,425 miles

Front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2015 17,214 miles

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2014 16,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 16,092 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,631 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 14,744 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2009 14,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side rear tyre slightly split on side wall

Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,384 miles

off side rear tyre slightly split on side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,371 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 14,014 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 13,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,937 miles

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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R270 BUK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R270 BUK, 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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R270 BUK is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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