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S233 BTA

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 BTA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,888 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 120,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 115,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 99,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 86,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 79,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,882 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,561 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed.

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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S233 BTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S233 BTA, 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

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What year was S233 BTA registered?

S233 BTA is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S233 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 BTA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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