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V273 JCY

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,197 mi
Last recorded85,197 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 JCY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,197 miles

handbrake efficiency 16%,needs attention

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,877 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,915 miles

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

Rear axle starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 70,917 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 67,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,611 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 58,705 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 58,705 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 53,036 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 53,036 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,441 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 47,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 42,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2006 41,968 miles

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

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

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

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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V273 JCY is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol 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 V273 JCY, 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 V273 JCY registered?

V273 JCY is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V273 JCY safe to buy?

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