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W188 PCG

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,854 mi
Last recorded163,854 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PCG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 163,854 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake has long travel

Pass 15 Jan 2024 162,702 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 162,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 161,478 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 159,558 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 157,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 154,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,658 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 140,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,692 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 121,599 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 114,048 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 114,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,139 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,363 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,036 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 51,649 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 51,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 40,261 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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W188 PCG is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W188 PCG, 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 26 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W188 PCG registered?

W188 PCG is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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