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N28 DKB

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 DKB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 92,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt not tested

nearside front indicator outer lense is missing

nearside rear boot hinge is broken but secure

oil pressure light is on at idle

there is a gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, adult belt not tested

nearside front bumper is insecure but no sharp edges protrude

nearside front indicator outer lense is missing

nearside rear boot hinge is broken but secure

nearside rear tyre has nail in it and was very low on pressure at test

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

oil pressure light is on at idle

there is a gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre is bald on both edges and will likely expose structure very soon.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,366 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

damage to n/s/f of vechicle

oil warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,266 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,268 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,497 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 73,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 66,424 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N28 DKB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N28 DKB, 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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What year was N28 DKB registered?

N28 DKB is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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