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N643 XDV

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,659 mi
Last recorded50,659 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 XDV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 50,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,659 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 50,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022
Fail 10 Nov 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded- outside specified area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 47,970 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2017 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,929 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,745 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 45,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 45,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,519 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,876 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,143 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 37,747 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid is due for change recommended every two years.

Fail 30 Jun 2005 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake fluid is due for change recommended every two years.

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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N643 XDV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N643 XDV, 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 N643 XDV registered?

N643 XDV is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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