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W916 RHU

2000 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,682 mi
Last recorded96,682 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 RHU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,682 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak from rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 94,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,662 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)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed worn thin from exhaust rubbing on it (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,818 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,103 miles

coolant leak, thermostat area

Pass 27 May 2014 83,635 miles

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror backing broken but does not affect its operation

Fail 27 May 2014 83,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wing mirror backing broken but does not affect its operation

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre slightly cracked in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,845 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre slightly cracked in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2012 72,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 72,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 65,649 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,495 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN, EXHAUST RUSTING

Pass 14 May 2009 53,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 53,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 50,225 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 30 May 2008 50,225 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade

front wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,853 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 48,853 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,986 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W916 RHU is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W916 RHU, 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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W916 RHU is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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