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V128 DBX

1999 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,013 mi
Last recorded114,013 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 DBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2015 114,013 miles

Braking system leaking Nearside rear wheel cilinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor several places (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside floor several places (5.2.6)

Adv brake pipes corroded slightly

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Adv front and rear suspension bushes deteriated slightly

Adv front brake discs worn

Adv slight corrosion on floor pan,chassis,inner and outer sills

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2014 105,816 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv front and rear suspension component bushes deteriated slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 105,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv front and rear suspension component bushes deteriated slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,617 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight movement to both strut top mounts

slight play on both rear wheel bearings

slight surface corrosion on floorpan

slight surface corrosion on rear brakelines

unable to fully inspect front pads due to fitment of wheel trims

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,873 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 92,285 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,681 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 71,681 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,571 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,141 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 61,028 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 50,740 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 50,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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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V128 DBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V128 DBX, 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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V128 DBX is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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