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V565 EJB

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

192,037 mi
Last recorded192,037 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV565 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 192,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded / damp inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor plan / inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer sill damaged on seam

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor pan / inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer sill corroded / slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 192,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded / damp inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor plan / inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside outer sill damaged on seam

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor pan / inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer sill corroded / slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 186,208 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 182,976 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 182,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 177,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 177,587 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 175,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

poor repair to exhaust

Fail 29 Jan 2014 174,850 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

poor repair to exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2013 172,507 miles

Crack in offside front headlamp glass.

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 168,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 166,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slight fraying and slow recoil

Fail 13 Dec 2010 166,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seatbelt slight fraying and slow recoil

Pass 3 Dec 2009 163,036 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 158,057 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 158,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 149,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 149,588 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2006 128,478 miles

n/s and o/s rear axle mounting bushs( trailing arm bushs ) showing wear

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 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V565 EJB, 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 V565 EJB registered?

V565 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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