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N114 ATO

1996 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 ATO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 75,948 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,177 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,796 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,796 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,265 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,336 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 38,380 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 38,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 32,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N114 ATO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N114 ATO, 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 N114 ATO registered?

N114 ATO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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