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N564 CKP

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,882 mi
Last recorded118,882 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 CKP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,882 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 107,281 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on front n/s inner wing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 106,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion on front n/s inner wing

Pass 13 May 2010 89,454 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 86,577 miles

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

heat shield above exhaust becoming loose

kat welded

offside rear rim slightly buckled

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2008 84,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 84,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,545 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,530 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 76,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N564 CKP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N564 CKP, 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 N564 CKP registered?

N564 CKP is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N564 CKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N564 CKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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