MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
the exhaust system is corroded and has been repaired with paste
the lower corner of the offside front wing is damaged
the nearside front foglight is damaged - non testable item
wiper blades parking incorrectly
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
the exhaust system is corroded and has been repaired with paste
the lower corner of the offside front wing is damaged
the nearside front foglight is damaged - non testable item
wiper blades parking incorrectly
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
exhaust system corroded and damaged
nearside front foglamp damaged- non testable item
nearside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated
offside front lower wing damaged
wipers parking incorrectly
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulb inoperative in rear high level brake light
o/s/f lower arm rear bush split slightly
o/s/r bumper slightly insecure
o/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow on reading
slight "lift" movement in both front strut tops
slight blow from front of exhaust
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bulb inoperative in rear high level brake light
o/s/f lower arm rear bush split slightly
o/s/r bumper slightly insecure
o/s/r hand and foot brake slightly slow on reading
slight "lift" movement in both front strut tops
slight blow from front of exhaust
allen key bolts incorrectly fitted on o/s/f caliper
bulbs inoperative in high level brake light
n/s/r tyre "on limit" and wearing unevenly
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split
slight lift movement in both front strut top mountings
slight scratches in windscreen
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
allen key bolts incorrectly fitted on o/s/f caliper
bulbs inoperative in high level brake light
n/s/r tyre "on limit" and wearing unevenly
o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split
slight lift movement in both front strut top mountings
slight scratches in windscreen
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N236 YUX is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 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 N236 YUX, 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 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N236 YUX is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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