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P32 BPC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,294 mi
Last recorded144,294 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 BPC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 144,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around rear wheel archs

Fail 21 Sep 2016 144,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion around rear wheel archs

Pass 28 Sep 2015 141,008 miles

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

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

advise some corrosion in rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,004 miles

advise chip in nearside headlight

Fail 30 Sep 2014 138,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in nearside headlight

Pass 18 Oct 2013 131,677 miles

front discs are slightly corroded

front number plate is slightly deteriorated

interior mirror is missing

nearside door mirror cover is secure with tape

nearside front tyre is cut on the outer wall

nearside lower arm inner rear bush is slightly worn/deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly distorted

oil leak/s!

slight knock in offside inner rack joint

slight play in both front top strut mounts

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion both rear inner and outer sills and rear archs

surface corrosion offside rear floor pan

Pass 14 Jul 2012 124,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 122,136 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,414 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,414 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 86,208 miles

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

both front wipers in poor conditions

Pass 10 Nov 2006 80,383 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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P32 BPC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P32 BPC, 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 P32 BPC registered?

P32 BPC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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