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W289 SUP

2000 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

36,676 mi
Last recorded36,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 SUP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2019 36,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill to door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 36,434 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r inner door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 showing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 31 May 2018 36,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (cat) (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s/r inner door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 showing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 22 May 2017 36,172 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2017 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 35,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking inner walls

Pass 14 May 2014 35,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 May 2013 34,503 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 21 May 2013 34,503 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 24 May 2012 33,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,116 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 33,116 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2010 32,096 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 32,096 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 30,620 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2008 28,749 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 26,568 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 24,310 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 24,310 miles

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

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

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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W289 SUP is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W289 SUP, 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 W289 SUP registered?

W289 SUP is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W289 SUP safe to buy?

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