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S149 KRM

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,064 mi
Last recorded147,064 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 KRM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 147,064 miles

front brake pads appear low & discs poor

n/s front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall/worn heavily on inner edge [advise replacement]

o/s sill rusty & damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2012 147,024 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads appear low & discs poor

n/s front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall/worn heavily on inner edge [advise replacement]

o/s sill rusty & damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2011 145,266 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chips in windscreen

damage to rear bumper

front and rear number plates in poor condition

offside outer seal damaged

slight lift in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,781 miles

accident damage to offside outer sill

Pass 23 Jun 2009 140,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 138,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 134,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 130,166 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 130,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S149 KRM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S149 KRM, 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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What year was S149 KRM registered?

S149 KRM is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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