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NU55 LFA

2005 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,713 mi
Last recorded112,713 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 LFA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 112,713 miles

Offside Rear worn edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 112,713 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear worn edges

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 110,820 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 107,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 82,189 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 82,189 miles

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

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

exhaust centre sleeve poor, back outer skin corroded

washer pipe leaking

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 70,452 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 1 Nov 2013 47,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on n/s/r

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear and corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,911 miles

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

front tyres uneven wear with inside edges wearing faster than rest of tread.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 22,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres uneven wear with inside edges wearing faster than rest of tread.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,394 miles

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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NU55 LFA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU55 LFA, 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 NU55 LFA registered?

NU55 LFA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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