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X409 BFJ

2000 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,263 mi
Last recorded146,263 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX409 BFJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 146,263 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Jan 2016 146,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jan 2015 143,305 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 12 Jan 2015 143,305 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,062 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 13 Dec 2013 141,062 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Feb 2012 114,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f mirror wobbly

Fail 24 Jan 2012 114,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f mirror wobbly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,532 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 100,532 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 83,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,382 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 68,364 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 51,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 51,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,967 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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X409 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X409 BFJ, 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 X409 BFJ registered?

X409 BFJ is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X409 BFJ safe to buy?

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