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V571 DPR

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,768 mi
Last recorded110,768 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV571 DPR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2012 110,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f wiper worn

Pass 16 Aug 2011 98,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rear brake bind

Fail 16 Aug 2011 98,306 miles

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight rear brake bind

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 88,315 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,187 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,187 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,815 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,810 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,211 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,829 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,406 miles

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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V571 DPR is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V571 DPR, 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 V571 DPR registered?

V571 DPR is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V571 DPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V571 DPR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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