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V495 GHJ

1999 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 GHJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 65,572 miles

both front top strut mountings have reasonable moement when weight off the vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen internal tint/visor advise removal

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,552 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top strut mountings have reasonable moement when weight off the vehicle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen internal tint/visor advise removal

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 65,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front screen internal tint/visor advise removal

nearside and offside front top strut mountings have reasonable movement when weight off the vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 59,290 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs backplates catching discs

offside front chassis rail dmamged

offside rear brake binding slightly

wide tint strip fitted to top of windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2009 59,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs backplates catching discs

mis-matched shock absorbers fitted at front of vehicle

offside front chassis rail dmamged

offside rear brake binding slightly

wide tint strip fitted to top of windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V495 GHJ is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 V495 GHJ, 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 V495 GHJ registered?

V495 GHJ is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V495 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V495 GHJ shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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