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W894 SVT

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,731 mi
Last recorded163,731 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 163,731 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 163,731 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 158,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 158,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 155,990 miles

**STRONG ADVISE** Both rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Corrosion to body work

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2015 155,990 miles

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

**STRONG ADVISE** Both rear tyres are on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Corrosion to body work

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 152,603 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Fail 22 Apr 2014 152,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre cut but not deep enough to expose ply/cords

Pass 5 Apr 2013 147,449 miles

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

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

fuel light staying on, this may be a refusal to test at a later date as evidence of inadequate fuel to complete a test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 147,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel light staying on, this may be a refusal to test at a later date as evidence of inadequate fuel to complete a test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 137,080 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 137,045 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 127,303 miles

BOTH REAR INDECATORS BECOMING WHITE

CAMBELT HISTORY??

CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN UNDER 40MM

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT WORKING BUT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT INDECATOR BECOMING WHUTE

OPFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERATED

X2 CHIPS IN ZONE A UNDER 10MM

Fail 30 Mar 2011 127,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

BOTH REAR INDECATORS BECOMING WHITE

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

CAMBELT HISTORY??

CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN UNDER 40MM

NEARSIDE NUMBER PLATE LIGHT WORKING BUT DIM

OFFSIDE FRONT INDECATOR BECOMING WHUTE

OPFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH DETERATED

X2 CHIPS IN ZONE A UNDER 10MM

Pass 25 Mar 2010 116,731 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 116,731 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 106,666 miles

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

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

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

hand brake long

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 93,663 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 81,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 66,838 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
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W894 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W894 SVT, 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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W894 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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