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W356 PHT

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,780 mi
Last recorded83,780 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 PHT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,780 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,780 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,159 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,241 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 65,946 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 65,946 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,137 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,459 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 48,459 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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W356 PHT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W356 PHT, 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 W356 PHT registered?

W356 PHT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W356 PHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W356 PHT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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