CarVerify

Free Car Check

N907 VBD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,908 mi
Last recorded107,908 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN907 VBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 107,908 miles

Both number plates are discolouring.

Rear brake pads look low.

There is a pinhole in the o/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,908 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both number plates are discolouring.

Front brake pads look very low.

Rear brake pads look low.

There is a pinhole in the o/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,336 miles

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 103,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Number plates are deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 99,570 miles

Number plates are deteriorating.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 95,653 miles

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter is split & there is some play in the joint.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking slightly.

Fail 9 Jul 2010 95,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

N/s inner driveshaft gaiter is split & there is some play in the joint.

Number plates are deteriorating.

O/s outer driveshaft gaiter is leaking slightly.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 91,677 miles

Battery is loose.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Indicators starting to lose amber colouration.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s inner driveshaft gaiter is split.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,677 miles

Battery is loose.

Indicators starting to lose amber colouration.

O/s inner driveshaft gaiter is split.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 83,961 miles

O/s front driveshaft gaiter is starting to leak.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 83,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/s front driveshaft gaiter is starting to leak.

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,266 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 76,266 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s front and o/s rear tyres close to the limit.

O/s inner driveshaft gaiter split.

Pinhole in o/s outer driveshaft gaiter.

Play in rear wheel bearings is only just acceptable.

Some play in front strut top mountings.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 67,507 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 67,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N907 VBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N907 VBD, 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 N907 VBD?

You can check the full history of N907 VBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N907 VBD registered?

N907 VBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 January 1996.

Is N907 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N907 VBD shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N907 VBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N907 VBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.