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N942 YNH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,655 mi
Last recorded107,655 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 YNH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 107,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill front inner arch and floor sections as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded complete sill front inner arch and floor sections as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,925 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 13 Apr 2016 104,907 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,376 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER FLOOR PANELS TO SILLS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD

Fail 14 Apr 2015 102,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH OUTER FLOOR PANELS TO SILLS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR OF FLOOR PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,474 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SIDE OF DISC

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON TREAD

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SIDE OF DISC

BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON TREAD

Pass 15 Apr 2013 96,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower arm bushes worn

front brake pads worn very low

oil leak

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,539 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON FERRULES

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR

Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,522 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE FRONT

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 8 Apr 2011 89,577 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REARS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD AND SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE FROM FLEX TO FLEX CORRODED

Pass 25 Mar 2010 86,030 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,609 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BOTH ENDS OF FERRULES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

CAT SILENCER RATTLES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Fail 20 Apr 2009 82,595 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AT BOTH ENDS OF FERRULES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

CAT SILENCER RATTLES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

Pass 31 Mar 2008 78,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 78,538 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,860 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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N942 YNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 N942 YNH, 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 N942 YNH registered?

N942 YNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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