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T879 XBX

1999 Seat Cordoba

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,000 mi
Last recorded163,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 XBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 163,000 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 163,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 157,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 152,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 146,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 138,637 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 126,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 126,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 107,801 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 107,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 98,684 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 98,642 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 86,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 75,611 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,842 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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T879 XBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T879 XBX, 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 T879 XBX registered?

T879 XBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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