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S503 MGA

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,873 mi
Last recorded87,873 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS503 MGA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 79,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 73,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

N/S FRONT WISHONE REAR BUSH PEELING/CRACKING

Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 62,256 miles

Slight rear wheel brg play both sides †Slight blow rear exhaust bracket †Both front wishbone bushs peeling †

Pass 19 Jul 2005 56,633 miles

Slight blow rear exhaust bracket †Both front wishbone bushs peeling †Slight rear wheel brg play both sides †

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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S503 MGA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 S503 MGA, 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 S503 MGA registered?

S503 MGA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S503 MGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S503 MGA 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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