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S305 EGD

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,835 mi
Last recorded57,835 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS305 EGD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,835 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,553 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 49,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,712 miles

child seat fitted to nearside front, belt not checked

rear brake application slightly uneaven

rear coil springs and shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2011 39,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted to nearside front, belt not checked

rear brake application slightly uneaven

rear coil springs and shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,070 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 37,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 34,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,635 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 29,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,137 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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S305 EGD is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S305 EGD, 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.

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What year was S305 EGD registered?

S305 EGD is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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