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P646 FNF

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 FNF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 82,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall damaged & 10 years old

offside front tyre winter spec & 13 years old

offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 80,132 miles

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

Slight cracking to N/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S/F top strut mount

Slight play in N/S/R wheel

Slight play in O/S/F top strut mount

Slight play in O/S/R wheel

Fail 25 May 2011 80,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre tread cracking

O/S/F tyre tread cracking

Slight cracking to N/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S/F top strut mount

Slight play in N/S/R wheel

Slight play in O/S/F top strut mount

Slight play in O/S/R wheel

Pass 12 May 2010 77,646 miles

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Fail 12 May 2010 77,646 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Pass 26 May 2009 75,865 miles

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

Slight play in both rear wheels.

Slight play in steering wheel.

Fail 23 May 2008 73,590 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,590 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 68,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 66,568 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 66,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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P646 FNF is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P646 FNF, 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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P646 FNF is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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