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X978 ROR

2000 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,004 mi
Last recorded152,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Cordoba79,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX978 ROR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 152,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

drian holes in floor pan corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 140,927 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod end /offside floor pan rusting /offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall/ offside wiper poor condition

Fail 2 May 2014 140,927 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside track rod end /offside floor pan rusting /offside front tyre damage to outer sidewall/ offside wiper poor condition

Pass 7 May 2013 130,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 130,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 117,277 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside floor slightly corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 106,957 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 106,957 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 97,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tail box outer cover corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 97,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear tail box outer cover corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 87,399 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2009 87,399 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 77,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 62,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,801 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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X978 ROR is a 2000 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X978 ROR, 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 X978 ROR registered?

X978 ROR is a 2000 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X978 ROR safe to buy?

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