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V481 EEC

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 EEC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,454 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,440 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)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 46,247 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Nov 2008 46,227 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)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Oct 2007 44,321 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,321 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate slight discoloured

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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V481 EEC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V481 EEC, 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 V481 EEC registered?

V481 EEC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V481 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V481 EEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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