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T499 MEF

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,445 mi
Last recorded99,445 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 MEF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 99,445 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 99,090 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 90,200 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all metal brakepipes heavily coated

Fail 3 May 2011 90,200 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all metal brakepipes heavily coated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,486 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 85,486 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,314 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 68,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,014 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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T499 MEF is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T499 MEF, 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 T499 MEF registered?

T499 MEF is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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