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P972 NKH

1996 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,323 mi
Last recorded100,323 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 NKH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,323 miles

power steering pipes corroded

underbody of vehicle badly corroded

wheel arches poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2011 100,323 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,225 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,958 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,958 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 75,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 75,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 68,466 miles

hand brake poor

Pass 27 Oct 2006 59,379 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 59,379 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,370 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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P972 NKH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P972 NKH, 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 P972 NKH registered?

P972 NKH is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P972 NKH safe to buy?

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