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W315 VFM

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,966 mi
Last recorded98,966 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 VFM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 98,966 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 93,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front drop link slightly bent

washer missing on offside front lower drop link

Pass 16 Jun 2014 90,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,959 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,824 miles

offside front tyre has slight distortion in tread and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front antiroll bar mounting bushs cracked

offside front tyre has slight distortion in tread and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,442 miles

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

thrust bearing very noisey

nsr brake flexie hose damp with fluid

Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,442 miles

thrust bearing very noisey

nsr brake flexie hose damp with fluid

Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,054 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 71,054 miles

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

nsr brake binding slightly

nsr tyre tread slightly distored

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,462 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,462 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,792 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 59,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,347 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 54,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 47,796 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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W315 VFM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W315 VFM, 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 W315 VFM registered?

W315 VFM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W315 VFM safe to buy?

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