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T588 UAE

1999 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 UAE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 171,707 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 164,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 163,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 156,005 miles

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

modified exhaust

Fail 25 Feb 2009 155,976 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

modified exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2008 146,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 146,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 146,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 139,795 miles

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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 139,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 134,018 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 134,018 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front head light lense cracked

oil leak

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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T588 UAE is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T588 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T588 UAE?

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What year was T588 UAE registered?

T588 UAE is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T588 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T588 UAE shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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