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W898 SVT

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,807 mi
Last recorded123,807 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 123,807 miles

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

nearside wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe to o\s\r wheel cylinder rusting

crack in n\s of windscreen

front number plate cracked

n\s\r lamp damaged

slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,302 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front end of car damaged

front exhaust badly deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,302 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front end of car damaged

front exhaust badly deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,179 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front no. plate cracked/deteriorated

o/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2011 93,177 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front no. plate cracked/deteriorated

n/s outer brake pad 3-4mm

n/s/f outer brake pad backing insecure

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear suspension bushsworn play not exessive

Fail 11 Jun 2010 85,882 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension bushsworn play not exessive

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,202 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)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2008 73,030 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 73,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear heatsheild insecure

Pass 25 May 2007 66,156 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 66,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 60,372 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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W898 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W898 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 W898 SVT registered?

W898 SVT is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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