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V668 VBD

1999 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,747 mi
Last recorded173,747 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV668 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2017 173,747 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 164,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower suspention arm fouling on anti roll bar

Fail 19 Oct 2016 164,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower suspention arm fouling on anti roll bar

Pass 14 Oct 2015 155,991 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 155,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 146,860 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 146,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 138,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 138,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,391 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 129,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 120,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,322 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,411 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 86,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,377 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2007 64,373 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front washers partially blocked

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 35,427 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 35,427 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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V668 VBD is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V668 VBD, 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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V668 VBD is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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