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V83 DDE

1999 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

174,567 mi
Last recorded174,567 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 DDE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 174,567 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 174,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 169,593 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

Fail 27 Jul 2020 169,593 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount has slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2019 159,411 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,798 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 146,798 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,150 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 125,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 114,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,213 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 92,187 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 82,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 73,765 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 56,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 56,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 52,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 39,803 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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V83 DDE is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V83 DDE, 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 V83 DDE registered?

V83 DDE is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V83 DDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V83 DDE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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