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V73 KAM

1999 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 KAM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 113,272 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 113,272 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 107,979 miles

Minor exhaust system leaks.

Fail 15 May 2013 107,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Minor exhaust system leaks.

Pass 15 May 2012 102,618 miles

N.S.R tyre perished

Fail 14 May 2012 102,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N.S.R tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 98,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 98,020 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 94,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,496 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,496 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,950 miles

offside front floor lightly corroded around grommet but not considered excessive

Pass 16 May 2008 84,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,035 miles

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

Nearside & Offside front wheel bearings slight noise.

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 63,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V73 KAM is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V73 KAM, 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 V73 KAM registered?

V73 KAM is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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