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V617 LJH

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,904 mi
Last recorded172,904 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 LJH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 172,904 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 172,082 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from hub when rotated

Rear exhaust tailbox corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 170,742 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake high

Pass 11 Mar 2014 166,316 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 163,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 160,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 158,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 146,184 miles

4 high level brake light bulbs not working

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Jan 2008 143,627 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 143,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 136,590 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 122,079 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 122,079 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/f wing & bumper damaged

slight split n/s/f wiper blade

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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V617 LJH is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V617 LJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V617 LJH registered?

V617 LJH is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V617 LJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V617 LJH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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