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V716 EJB

1999 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,156 mi
Last recorded104,156 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,156 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 104,155 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,392 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 102,392 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 93,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 93,361 miles

front disc liped

Fail 29 Jun 2010

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

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front disc liped

Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,225 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 91,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 88,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,941 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 83,911 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 78,162 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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V716 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V716 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 V716 EJB registered?

V716 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 November 1999.

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