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N858 CSL

1995 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Seat Cordoba93,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 CSL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,480 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,799 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated and slight leak from seal

front tyres cracked and n/s/f 2.5mm

n/s/r backrest of seat not 100% at bottom

powersteering pipes corroded

rear shocker bushes cracked

spare tyre flat

underneath heavily corroded and suspension etc also corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,799 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust slightly deteriorated and slight leak from seal

front tyres cracked and n/s/f 2.5mm

n/s/r backrest of seat not 100% at bottom

powersteering pipes corroded

rear shocker bushes cracked

spare tyre flat

underneath heavily corroded and suspension etc also corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 71,895 miles

front to rear brake pipe at valve limiter corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak at front of engine

underbody of car very rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front to rear brake pipe at valve limiter corroded

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak at front of engine

underbody of car very rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,174 miles

brake pipe from front to rear limiter corroded

oil filter leaking

rear lower shock absorber bushes split

rear shocks badly corroded

slight exhaust leak at rear

under car components very rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pipe from front to rear limiter corroded

oil filter leaking

rear lower shock absorber bushes split

rear shocks badly corroded

slight exhaust leak at rear

under car components very rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2009 70,563 miles

exhaust has slight leak

oil filter leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has slight leak

oil filter leaking

Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,939 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake hose ferrels corroded

front tyres perished on sidewall

rear shocker bushes split and rear coil springs corroded

vehicle corroded underneath subframe etc

Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,939 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all brake hose ferrels corroded

front tyres perished on sidewall

rear shocker bushes split and rear coil springs corroded

vehicle corroded underneath subframe etc

Pass 9 Apr 2007 69,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 68,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2006 68,196 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N858 CSL is a 1995 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1995 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,225 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 N858 CSL, 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 31 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N858 CSL is a 1995 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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