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N140 BOC

1996 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

98,591 mi
Last recorded98,591 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 BOC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,591 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 98,591 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,729 miles

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

centre exhaust baffles loose (rattling)

o/s wiper blade hitting window frame

Fail 5 Dec 2008 92,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

centre exhaust baffles loose (rattling)

o/s wiper blade hitting window frame

Pass 7 Nov 2007 86,773 miles

dent in o/s outer sill

minor scratches to inside front screen

o/s rear shocker chrom e shaft pitted

Fail 2 Nov 2007 86,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

dent in o/s outer sill

o/s rear shocker chrom e shaft pitted

Fail 8 Aug 2007 86,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 79,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 79,878 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2005 70,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 70,813 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fault on light stalk,horn operates when washers and indicators in operation.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box rattle (advise)

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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N140 BOC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N140 BOC, 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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N140 BOC is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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