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T660 JBA

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,847 mi
Last recorded122,847 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT660 JBA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,847 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 122,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 111,566 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 111,566 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 100,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shock absorbers are slightly spongey also there is a noisey bearing in a belt tensioner

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 91,593 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,241 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 79,241 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the engine has a serious oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,089 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 63,600 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,023 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,085 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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T660 JBA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T660 JBA, 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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T660 JBA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 May 1999.

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