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KU55 MWA

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MWA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 106,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both and rear (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 106,737 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,715 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 99,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,530 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,530 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,124 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,452 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,190 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 70,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,150 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,407 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2008 34,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light unit cracked

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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KU55 MWA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,304 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 KU55 MWA, 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 21 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KU55 MWA registered?

KU55 MWA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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