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P884 KBA

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,941 mi
Last recorded70,941 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 KBA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front wipers split at edges

n/s outer sill getting rusty

n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

slight movement in both rear wheels

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,936 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

both front wipers split at edges

exhaust mid section corroded where exhaust clamp fits

n/s outer sill getting rusty

n/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

slight movement in both rear wheels

Pass 11 Aug 2009 66,159 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE MOVEMENT IN

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

N/S/R WHHEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Fail 10 Aug 2009 66,159 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BOTH REAR WHEELS HAVE MOVEMENT IN

EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES

N/S/R WHHEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

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

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR FOOT BRAKE

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 61,293 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 58,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 55,525 miles

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

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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P884 KBA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc 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 P884 KBA, 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 P884 KBA registered?

P884 KBA is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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