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T148 JOL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,073 mi
Last recorded72,073 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT148 JOL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 72,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 67,758 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 67,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,297 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked

rear number plate is slightly diteriorated

slight play in front seats

Fail 2 Mar 2009 57,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked

slight play in front seats

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 52,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 46,218 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 46,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,227 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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T148 JOL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc 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 T148 JOL, 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 T148 JOL registered?

T148 JOL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T148 JOL safe to buy?

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