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KY05 TUV

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,193 mi
Last recorded133,193 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TUV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 133,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 128,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 116,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 99,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,359 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 55,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,525 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,521 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,715 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KY05 TUV is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY05 TUV, 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 KY05 TUV registered?

KY05 TUV is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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