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S823 BBX

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,003 mi
Last recorded83,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 BBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 83,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,818 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 79,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 73,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,436 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 61,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 39,549 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,478 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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S823 BBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S823 BBX, 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 S823 BBX registered?

S823 BBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S823 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S823 BBX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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