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X738 EBH

2000 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,444 mi
Last recorded109,444 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX738 EBH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 109,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 109,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,236 miles

hole in floor underside, offside rear

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 T13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

hole in floor underside, offside rear

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,923 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 6 Apr 2018 68,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 70 13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 48,729 miles

o/s rear floor corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen scratched -number plates discoloured- O/S/F headlamp misted -both front tyres wearing low - O/S/R tyre cracking

coil springs corroded -fluid around PAS pump/pipe -rear exhaust slight blow - O/S/R outer lamp cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,781 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen scratched -number plates discoloured- O/S/F headlamp misted -both front tyres wearing low - O/S/R tyre cracking

coil springs corroded -fluid around PAS pump/pipe -rear exhaust slight blow - O/S/R outer lamp cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,156 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,156 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,441 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,581 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,833 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 27,833 miles

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

light scratches to front screen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,445 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 23,145 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brakes worn

Pass 15 Apr 2006 22,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 19,220 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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X738 EBH is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X738 EBH, 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 X738 EBH registered?

X738 EBH is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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