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V712 EJB

1999 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

83,355 mi
Last recorded83,355 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV712 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,355 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 83,355 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,337 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 68,337 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,118 miles

accident damage to front bumper

drivers seat belt frayed

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,118 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

accident damage to front bumper

drivers seat belt frayed

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,026 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,026 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,246 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

accident damage to o/s front wing & front bumper

long travel on footbrake

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 23 Feb 2011 54,246 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

accident damage to o/s front wing & front bumper

long travel on footbrake

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,909 miles

accident damage to o/s front wing & bumper.

o/s rear brake noisy

rear wiper blade split

small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 49,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

accident damage to o/s front wing & bumper.

o/s rear brake noisy

rear wiper blade split

small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,995 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,529 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 41,529 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 37,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 37,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/r child seat

Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,014 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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V712 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V712 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 V712 EJB registered?

V712 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V712 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V712 EJB shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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