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N653 HRK

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,747 mi
Last recorded139,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 HRK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,747 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 136,727 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 132,357 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 132,357 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise gearbox oil leak

advise slight play in rear wheel bearings

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,924 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 123,194 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 116,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 110,100 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 103,322 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,674 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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N653 HRK is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N653 HRK, 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 N653 HRK registered?

N653 HRK is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N653 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N653 HRK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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