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MV05 FJY

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,223 mi
Last recorded116,223 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FJY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,223 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 116,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 110,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 103,568 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 96,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 86,150 miles

coolant leaking from bottom of radiator,strongly advise further investigation

play osf steering arm,strongly advise replacement

Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,150 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant leaking from bottom of radiator,strongly advise further investigation

play osf steering arm,strongly advise replacement

Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,544 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 59,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,846 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,713 miles

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

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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MV05 FJY is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MV05 FJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 FJY registered?

MV05 FJY is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is MV05 FJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 FJY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV05 FJY have outstanding finance?

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