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S42 BWL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 BWL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 124,901 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 124,901 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 116,507 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 108,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 99,535 miles

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)

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

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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S42 BWL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S42 BWL, 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 S42 BWL registered?

S42 BWL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S42 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 BWL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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