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W229 UJM

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,278 mi
Last recorded85,278 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 UJM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,278 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 84,749 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp cap non sealing (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front headlight cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 59,554 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 58,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 58,096 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)

Pass 13 May 2010 57,199 miles

N/S/F Wheel damaged

Fail 12 May 2010 57,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Wheel damaged

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 56,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,049 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2007 48,140 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 48,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 42,551 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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W229 UJM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W229 UJM, 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 W229 UJM registered?

W229 UJM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 April 2000.

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