MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
metal ferrule of flexible brake hose @ o/s/r corroded
n/s + o/s suspension strut outer casing corroded
n/s + o/s wishbone mounting bush deteriorated
stone chip damage on windscreen less than 10 mm dia
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
metal ferrule of flexible brake hose @ o/s/r corroded
n/s + o/s suspension strut outer casing corroded
n/s + o/s wishbone mounting bush deteriorated
unable to conclude emission test as vehicle failed to maintain an idling condition during testing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Number Plate Fading
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
INSIDE C.V BOOT SPLIT ON OFF SIDE
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba S?
Based on 604 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W243 DPU is a 2000 Seat Cordoba S in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Seat Cordoba S models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 67,980 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 S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W243 DPU, 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 26 years old, this Seat Cordoba S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W243 DPU is a 2000 Seat Cordoba S, first registered on 14 June 2000.
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