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YIB 6853

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,033 mi
Last recorded77,033 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 6853
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,033 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,691 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers, outer sills not fully inspected

Fail 30 Oct 2008 68,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers, outer sills not fully inspected

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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YIB 6853 is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YIB 6853, 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 YIB 6853 registered?

YIB 6853 is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is YIB 6853 safe to buy?

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