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V409 SWL

1999 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,084 mi
Last recorded82,084 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 SWL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,084 miles

Crank case breather pipe split

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pirtted

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight judder from offside rear brake

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 82,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Crank case breather pipe split

Front and rear brake discs corroded and pirtted

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Slight judder from offside rear brake

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,441 miles

Damage in zone A of windscreen just within limits

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Offside front ball joint dust boot split

Offside front indicator lense missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,441 miles

Damage in zone A of windscreen just within limits

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front ball joint dust boot split

Offside front indicator lense missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,793 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside front indicator lense missing

Play in front upper strut bushes normal for this type of vehicle

Rear brake hose ends starting to corrode

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 78,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Offside front indicator lense missing

Play in front upper strut bushes normal for this type of vehicle

Rear brake hose ends starting to corrode

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,813 miles

offside front tyre has some damage to side wall but no cords exposed

some play in nearside top suspension mounting

Pass 13 Mar 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,328 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 57,328 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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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V409 SWL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V409 SWL, 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 V409 SWL registered?

V409 SWL is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V409 SWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V409 SWL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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