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S313 NFJ

1999 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,073 mi
Last recorded116,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba81,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS313 NFJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,073 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 116,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 111,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,267 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 106,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,544 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 101,544 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 94,986 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 87,315 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 87,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 80,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2009 80,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2008 73,990 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,989 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2006 57,498 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 57,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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S313 NFJ is a 1999 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S313 NFJ, 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 S313 NFJ registered?

S313 NFJ is a 1999 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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