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T709 BFT

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,033 mi
Last recorded107,033 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 BFT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 107,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,589 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 103,534 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes juddering, moreso on nearside

Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,993 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At nearside front suspension arm mounting area. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 91,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,592 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,514 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 23 Jun 2012 75,177 miles

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

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

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

front indicator bulbs slightly faded in colour.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

rear exhaust silencer section corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,999 miles

Nearside rear brakes slight binding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers split.

Pass 13 May 2010 72,506 miles

front discs pitted

front suspension bushes perished and starting to split

rear tyres perished

stone chips windscreen

surface corrosion suspension components

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 68,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 53,078 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 47,236 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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T709 BFT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T709 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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What year was T709 BFT registered?

T709 BFT is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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