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T591 BFT

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT591 BFT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2011 88,960 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 86,311 miles

exhaust cat and center joints slightly leaking

rear flexi hose ferrules corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

some segments on center brake light inop

Fail 18 Oct 2010 86,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust cat and center joints slightly leaking

rear flexi hose ferrules corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

some segments on center brake light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,917 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 65,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,637 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 48,499 miles

2x bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s corner of front bumper loose

play in both sides front suspension leg top mountings with vehicle jacked up

Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,499 miles

2x bulbs in high level brake light not working

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

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

o/s corner of front bumper loose

play in both sides front suspension leg top mountings with vehicle jacked up

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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T591 BFT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T591 BFT, 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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T591 BFT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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