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V857 EJB

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,249 mi
Last recorded75,249 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV857 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,249 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 65,044 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear h-frame bushes worn

Fail 29 Nov 2008 64,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear h-frame bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,618 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear light cluster cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 27 Dec 2006 47,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side rear light cluster cracked

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 11 Nov 2005 38,201 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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V857 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V857 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 V857 EJB registered?

V857 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V857 EJB safe to buy?

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