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T173 RHO

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,168 mi
Last recorded56,168 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 RHO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,168 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 56,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,923 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2011 50,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear boot spoiler slightly insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

steering rack slight seepage of oil

Pass 10 Jul 2009 50,181 miles

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack gaiter slight seepage of oil

power steering metal pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 50,181 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front steering rack gaiter slight seepage of oil

power steering metal pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,761 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 49,733 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,362 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 46,193 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 46,133 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 45,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T173 RHO is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T173 RHO, 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 T173 RHO registered?

T173 RHO is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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