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N180 VOD

1996 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,068 mi
Last recorded96,068 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN180 VOD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 95,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear number plate deteriorated but still readable

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,133 miles

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

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

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

rear n/plate starting to deterate

Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side and near side wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 22 Feb 2008 93,296 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

off side and near side front brake pads very thin

off side and near side wipers in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust joints poor

rear axle front mountings rusty

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,665 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 84,665 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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N180 VOD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N180 VOD, 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 N180 VOD registered?

N180 VOD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N180 VOD safe to buy?

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