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W896 SVT

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,097 mi
Last recorded54,097 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,097 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 54,089 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,306 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight cut in side wall

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,244 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,514 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,717 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 12,833 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 74,989 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 68,296 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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W896 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W896 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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What year was W896 SVT registered?

W896 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W896 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W896 SVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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