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V493 EEC

1999 Seat Cordoba S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,033 mi
Last recorded74,033 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1999 Seat Cordoba S71,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 EEC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 74,033 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 74,023 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 66,529 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,436 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?

Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
7,060
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 36
Direction indicator incorrect colour 34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 34
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
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V493 EEC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 71,249 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V493 EEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba S typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Seat Cordoba S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V493 EEC registered?

V493 EEC is a 1999 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V493 EEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 EEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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