MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?
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N508 SWO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 N508 SWO, 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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How do I check the history of N508 SWO?
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What year was N508 SWO registered?
N508 SWO is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 1996.
Is N508 SWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for N508 SWO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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