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S193 BEU

1998 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,367 mi
Last recorded100,367 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 100,367 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 92,047 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 85,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 85,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 74,992 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2008 74,992 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 67,483 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 57,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2005 50,864 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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S193 BEU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S193 BEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S193 BEU?

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What year was S193 BEU registered?

S193 BEU is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S193 BEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S193 BEU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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