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N582 ECA

1996 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 ECA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,805 miles

advise front wiper blades slight split

Pass 12 Apr 2011 100,093 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 98,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

rear floor corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 95,440 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 92,900 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 29,900 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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N582 ECA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N582 ECA, 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 N582 ECA?

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What year was N582 ECA registered?

N582 ECA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N582 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N582 ECA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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