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W742 YGA

2000 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,171 mi
Last recorded64,171 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 YGA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 64,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 60,789 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 60,789 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,332 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

sffside sill has a hole in it from corrosion, but not in prescribed area.

Pass 27 May 2013 54,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 51,024 miles

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

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

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

rear engine mount defective

Pass 24 May 2011 42,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 42,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,204 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 37,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 32,383 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 32,383 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,697 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 23,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,740 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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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W742 YGA is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W742 YGA, 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 W742 YGA registered?

W742 YGA is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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