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T42 LBL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,984 mi
Last recorded69,984 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 LBL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 69,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 63,096 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 53,030 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear footwell slightly corroded around drain plug

Pass 3 Nov 2022 48,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side lipped /worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from rocker cover gasket, needs attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides MacPherson strut (top mount) slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and both sides rear wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 36,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs attention (needs diagnostic) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides Macpherson strut top mount slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre shoulders worn thin.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and small amount of play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

bothside front machperson strut top mounting bush/bearing significant amount of play.

camcover gasket seeping oil, should replace.

Pass 25 Apr 2019 31,212 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,346 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,981 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,203 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

brake limiter valve sized

Fail 19 Mar 2015 28,203 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

brake limiter valve sized

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,294 miles

Offside front shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,294 miles

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

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

Offside front shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 15 Apr 2013 26,479 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken

Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper starting to split

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,419 miles

o/s/f shock absorber cover broken

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,324 miles

o/s/f shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,687 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,883 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,821 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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T42 LBL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T42 LBL, 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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T42 LBL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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