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V868 EJB

1999 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV868 EJB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,080 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 82,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 79,698 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front seat adjustment rails worn.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2011 79,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front seat adjustment rails worn.

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 777,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 77,795 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,121 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2010 75,121 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,116 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 67,114 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)

Brake pedal operating lever not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,532 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V868 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V868 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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V868 EJB is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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