Seat Cordoba Clx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Seat Cordoba Clx reliable? We analysed 640 real MOT tests across 154 vehicles to find out.
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The Seat Cordoba Clx is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, registration plate lamp not working and stop lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Seat Cordoba Clx.
Seat Cordoba Clx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Seat Cordoba Clx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Seat Cordoba Clx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Seat Cordoba Clx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Seat Cordoba Clx Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Seat Cordoba Clx fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Seat Cordoba Clx Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Seat Cordoba Clx owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Seat Cordoba Clx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Seat Cordoba Clx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 387 | 60.7% | 75,528 | 90,477 | 104,781 |
| 1995 | 153 | 61.4% | 76,694 | 93,928 | 114,631 |
| 1994 | 89 | 62.9% | 45,666 | 69,266 | 87,132 |
How Long Does a Seat Cordoba Clx Last?
Based on 154 Seat Cordoba Clx vehicles on UK roads.
Seat Cordoba Clx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Seat Cordoba Clx MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Seat Cordoba Clx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
62.9% MOT pass rate from 89 tests
60.7% MOT pass rate from 387 tests
The best year to buy a used Seat Cordoba Clx is 1994, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 62.9% across 89 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Seat Cordoba Clx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Cordoba Clx THIS CAR | 61.4% | 640 | 89,201 mi | 32 yrs |
| Seat Ibiza | 73.7% | 3,964,856 | 60,259 mi | 31 yrs |
| Seat Leon | 78% | 3,000,659 | 70,859 mi | 26 yrs |
| Seat Alhambra | 72.5% | 690,916 | 95,606 mi | 30 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat SE Business TDI Bmt S-a | 92.4% | 1,022 | 86,180 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Seat Ibiza (73.7% pass rate) and the Seat Leon (78.0% pass rate), the Seat Cordoba Clx trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Seat Cordoba Clx has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.4% across 640 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Seat Cordoba Clx are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (83 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (47), and stop lamp not working (37). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Seat Cordoba Clx owner drives around 6,298 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Seat Cordoba Clx models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.