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N456 HEH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 HEH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 109,225 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hub bearing noisy

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,225 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

n/s/r hub bearing noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2011 96,719 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,719 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,718 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

vehicle very dirty inside.(health hazerd)

Pass 1 May 2009 79,031 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,029 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2007 76,138 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 76,138 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,128 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,128 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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N456 HEH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N456 HEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N456 HEH?

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What year was N456 HEH registered?

N456 HEH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N456 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N456 HEH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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