CarVerify

Free Car Check

W861 WAM

2000 Seat Cordoba

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,794 mi
Last recorded121,794 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 WAM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 121,794 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs too small but re-seat correctly when car is returned to running position

exhaust blowing at welded repair

ns side skirt not fully secured

nsr tyre cracking

osf floor pan rusted

osr brake pipe rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all coil springs too small but re-seat correctly when car is returned to running position

exhaust blowing at welded repair

ns side skirt not fully secured

nsr tyre cracking

osf floor pan rusted

osr brake pipe rusty

rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2012 119,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 114,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Apr 2010 110,016 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 102,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 102,007 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2007 92,528 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 92,528 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,186 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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W861 WAM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W861 WAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W861 WAM?

You can check the full history of W861 WAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W861 WAM registered?

W861 WAM is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W861 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W861 WAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W861 WAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W861 WAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.