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T858 RKS

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT858 RKS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 136,529 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake flexi hoses deteriorating

nearside rear hand brake low effort & slow to opperate

offside front service brake slight hanging on

Fail 11 Sep 2014 136,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake flexi hoses deteriorating

nearside rear hand brake low effort & slow to opperate

offside front service brake slight hanging on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,924 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,899 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,408 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,930 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 111,930 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 109,364 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,922 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 105,922 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 102,501 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,501 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,760 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 91,285 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 86,469 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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T858 RKS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T858 RKS, 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 T858 RKS registered?

T858 RKS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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