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W638 NJK

2000 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,834 mi
Last recorded117,834 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW638 NJK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,834 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,sub frames,floorpans (n/s outer sill damaged),under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 117,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts/components,sub frames,floorpans (n/s outer sill damaged),under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 115,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 112,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 112,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,286 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 105,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE ON THE LIMIT,brake ferrules,floorpans,top shock mounts,sills corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,164 miles

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2012 100,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads half worn

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,531 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 95,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 91,248 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,194 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,015 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,384 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall persihed

Fail 13 Jul 2006 82,384 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre wall persihed

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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W638 NJK is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W638 NJK, 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 W638 NJK registered?

W638 NJK is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 August 2000.

Is W638 NJK safe to buy?

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