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S285 FHU

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,961 mi
Last recorded151,961 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS285 FHU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 148,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 131,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

vehicle underbody has surface rust covering some steering & suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 125,450 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 88,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 81,013 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,427 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jan 2006 66,739 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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S285 FHU is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S285 FHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S285 FHU registered?

S285 FHU is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S285 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S285 FHU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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