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N41 VCY

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 VCY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 75,051 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One of rigid brake pipes to compensator is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 75,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One of rigid brake pipes to compensator is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,780 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 74,033 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,404 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,677 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,686 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 66,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,745 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 55,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,971 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,971 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 59,176 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 59,176 miles

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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N41 VCY is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N41 VCY, 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 N41 VCY registered?

N41 VCY is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N41 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N41 VCY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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