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N124 XBD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,802 mi
Last recorded128,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 128,802 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no. plate slightly faded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no. plate slightly faded

Pass 5 Feb 2008 112,472 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 104,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 87,885 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 87,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N124 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N124 XBD, 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 N124 XBD registered?

N124 XBD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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