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P448 HNH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,885 mi
Last recorded132,885 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 HNH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 132,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

under side corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2010 118,910 miles

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

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

rear no plate deteriorating.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 113,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

breather pipe broken on top of rocker cover

slight corrosion on osr brake flexi ferrauls

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 14 Apr 2009 113,022 miles

breather pipe broken on top of rocker cover

slight corrosion on osr brake flexi ferrauls

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight lift in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,597 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 104,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr tyre wearing funny on inner edge(not ha ha)

slight corrosion on rear flexi ferrills ns+os

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

tyre readings osf 6mm nsf 5.5mm osr 7mm nsr 6mm

Pass 17 Apr 2007 96,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 90,915 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 90,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P448 HNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P448 HNH, 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 P448 HNH registered?

P448 HNH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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