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V194 DYC

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,946 mi
Last recorded92,946 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 DYC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 92,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter broken

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 92,946 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber gaiter broken

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter split

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,570 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 76,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,567 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 56,956 miles

High level stop not working

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,032 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 53,031 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,490 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 48,490 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,028 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,843 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,743 miles

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

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

wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,651 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 26,651 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,510 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 21,555 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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V194 DYC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V194 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V194 DYC registered?

V194 DYC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V194 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V194 DYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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