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W496 SJF

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 SJF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 75,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,166 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the iner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2012 59,150 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the iner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 52,520 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,884 miles

steering wheel/coloum moves slightly when brake pedal pressed.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

steering wheel/coloum moves slightly when brake pedal pressed.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,112 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 46,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,480 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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W496 SJF is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W496 SJF, 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 W496 SJF registered?

W496 SJF is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W496 SJF safe to buy?

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