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V851 OOA

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,045 mi
Last recorded113,045 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV851 OOA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 113,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad repair to o/s/f accident damage

both rear indicator bulbs slighly discoloured

cut in o/s/f tyre but not to ply cords

gearbox oil leak

odd pair of headlights

sum handbrake travel

Fail 10 Jul 2009 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bad repair to o/s/f accident damage

both rear indicator bulbs slighly discoloured

cut in o/s/f tyre but not to ply cords

gearbox oil leak

odd pair of headlights

sum handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2009 112,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlights not the same type!

Parking brake lever high!

Pass 5 Jul 2008 107,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 107,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 96,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,050 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 93,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

spare tyre defective

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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V851 OOA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V851 OOA, 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 V851 OOA registered?

V851 OOA is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V851 OOA safe to buy?

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