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W711 XHP

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 XHP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2013 117,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,452 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,180 miles

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated and the rear heat shield is insecure

The radiator and its carrier are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 110,177 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

The exhaust system has deteriorated and the rear heat shield is insecure

The radiator and its carrier are corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 109,970 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield above rear exhaust silencer insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2011 102,567 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 102,348 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 96,369 miles

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

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,589 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 90,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,356 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on in n er edge of tread

Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,356 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on in n er edge of tread

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,092 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W711 XHP is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W711 XHP, 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 W711 XHP registered?

W711 XHP is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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