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V540 DLA

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,201 mi
Last recorded134,201 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 DLA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 134,201 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front bumper corner insecure

near side front wing and door damaged

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear exhaust box outer skin corodded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front bumper corner insecure

near side front wing and door damaged

play in both front suspension top mounts

rear exhaust box outer skin corodded

Pass 18 Aug 2012 130,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

both wipers split on ends/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/rear silencer skins rusting/nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 17 Aug 2012 130,527 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

both wipers split on ends/general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting/rear silencer skins rusting/nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 23 Aug 2011 125,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 122,029 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 118,929 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 118,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 113,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 113,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,716 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,624 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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V540 DLA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V540 DLA, 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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V540 DLA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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