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S343 KCS

1998 Seat Cordoba SE

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba SE80,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 KCS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba SE
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2008 94,342 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 85,883 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 82,437 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 82,437 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba SE?

Based on 728 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,272
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Direction indicator incorrect colour 44
Stop lamp not working 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
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S343 KCS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 80,566 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 SE fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S343 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba SE typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S343 KCS registered?

S343 KCS is a 1998 Seat Cordoba SE, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S343 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S343 KCS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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