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V273 KAS

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,615 mi
Last recorded160,615 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 KAS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 160,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 146,441 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 131,603 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 131,589 miles

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

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)

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 Oct 2007 113,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 113,599 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 93,315 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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V273 KAS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V273 KAS, 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 KAS registered?

V273 KAS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V273 KAS safe to buy?

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