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N649 KMW

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,319 mi
Last recorded51,319 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 KMW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 51,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jan 2020 51,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,456 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 46,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 43,989 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 39,483 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 39,483 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,283 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,499 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 31,525 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,022 miles

osf tyre worn low outer edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osf tyre worn low outer edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,861 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,157 miles

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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N649 KMW is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N649 KMW, 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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N649 KMW is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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