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V524 DSS

1999 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,064 mi
Last recorded114,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 DSS
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 114,064 miles

air bag light stays on

both rear coil springs corroding

handbrake travel seem slightly long

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 23 May 2007 106,802 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 106,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

air bag light stays on

offside rear wheel bearing very slightly noisey

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

slight fluctuaion on front brakes

Pass 24 May 2006 100,071 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 100,071 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Air bag lamp on. †Steering wheel misaligned. †Drivers door damaged inside and outside. †Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes separating. †Rear exhaust box heat shield loose and rattling. †Sump corroded. † †

An item not tested (Manual)

Catalytic converter takes a long time to function effectively. †

Haqnd brake travel high & O/S/R brake low effort on handbrake. †

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Tax expired. †

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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V524 DSS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V524 DSS, 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 V524 DSS registered?

V524 DSS is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V524 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V524 DSS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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