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W974 RYB

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,497 mi
Last recorded132,497 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 RYB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 132,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 132,497 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 121,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust Silencer Skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Apr 2013 121,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust Silencer Skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,936 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2012 115,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2011 105,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,380 miles

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,089 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear door dosent open

Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear door dosent open

Pass 1 Apr 2009 85,093 miles

rear tyres perished

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,093 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,881 miles

frt tyres worn on inside edges. †suspect frt brake pads getting low.

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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W974 RYB is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W974 RYB, 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 W974 RYB registered?

W974 RYB is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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