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V565 DEF

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 DEF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2013 128,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

chlid seat fitted to n s f belt

coil springs corroded

corrosion to exhaust

oil level low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear door inop

Pass 10 Jun 2011 116,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 116,018 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 97,092 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,747 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 87,529 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,043 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 67,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 62,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V565 DEF is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V565 DEF, 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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V565 DEF is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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