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P224 HKL

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,687 mi
Last recorded141,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 HKL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 134,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

damage to o/s mirror

Fail 31 Jul 2010 134,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

damage to o/s mirror

Pass 3 Jul 2009 126,760 miles

n/s/f seat belt not fulley checked due to child seat

o/s mirror damage not affecting veiw to rear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 110,011 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 101,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 101,256 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 1 Jul 2005 92,740 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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P224 HKL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P224 HKL, 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 P224 HKL registered?

P224 HKL is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 September 1996.

Is P224 HKL safe to buy?

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