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W829 PLJ

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,949 mi
Last recorded150,949 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW829 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 150,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 150,862 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 137,330 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 123,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 123,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,933 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface corrosion all inner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,749 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear lower side light not working

slight roughness from both front wheels

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,554 miles

offside rear lower side light bulb not working

Fail 29 Nov 2011 82,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear lower side light bulb not working

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,150 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,316 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,725 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W829 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W829 PLJ, 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 W829 PLJ registered?

W829 PLJ is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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