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T290 LKG

1999 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT290 LKG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 71,017 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,291 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 69,597 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (2.7.4)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 65,868 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,880 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 61,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,602 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 61,360 miles

clutch pedal stiff

corosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front suspension components

corrsion to metal brake pipes

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 61,335 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,896 miles

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

clutch pedal very stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,545 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 56,381 miles

DRIVERS DOOR LOCK KEY BARREL TURNING / LOOSE / INOP

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 51,804 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,804 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

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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T290 LKG is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T290 LKG, 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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T290 LKG is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 May 1999.

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