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P112 UCN

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,924 mi
Last recorded118,924 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 UCN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,924 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 coil springs badly corroded

brake pipes corroded at compensator

catching from offside rear wheel

engine oil leak

exhaust secured by tie straps

front brake pads getting down

large items in drivers view are a reason for rejection ( removed for test)

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

nearside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

only 50% of centre stop light working

rear brake flexy hose ferrules badly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2010 118,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all 4 coil springs badly corroded

brake pipes corroded at compensator

catching from offside rear wheel

engine oil leak

exhaust secured by tie straps

front brake pads getting down

large items in drivers view are a reason for rejection ( removed for test)

nearside front anti roll bar link rubbers perished

nearside rear brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

only 50% of centre stop light working

rear brake flexy hose ferrules badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,526 miles

offside rear floor area holed but not reducing strength of vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2008 97,526 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear floor area holed but not reducing strength of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,650 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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P112 UCN is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P112 UCN, 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 P112 UCN registered?

P112 UCN is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P112 UCN safe to buy?

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