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V828 DAH

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,895 mi
Last recorded116,895 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 DAH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 116,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to Cat junction and rear box end (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre floor under seat (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSR Tyre perished

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

Oil Leak

Pass 6 May 2015 105,370 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 105,325 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 98,750 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 98,748 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,625 miles

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,623 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 8 May 2012 84,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 84,842 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 74,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 3 May 2011 74,733 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 5 May 2010 63,513 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 63,513 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 2 May 2008 54,042 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 47,674 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 40,941 miles

slight play in ns+os rear wheelbearing

slight play in osf top mount

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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V828 DAH is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V828 DAH, 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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V828 DAH is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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