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NX54 NAE

2005 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 NAE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 157,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 155,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 146,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,012 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 140,012 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 137,103 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust noisey

Pass 13 Apr 2020 133,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 125,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cv joint boot cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2018 116,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,926 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,781 miles

cracks in offside front tyre outer wall / tread pattern

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,779 miles

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

cracks in offside front tyre outer wall / tread pattern

Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,581 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,770 miles

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

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

front fog light inop

Pass 9 Sep 2012 72,918 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 72,917 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,337 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2009 44,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,448 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,793 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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NX54 NAE is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NX54 NAE, 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 NX54 NAE registered?

NX54 NAE is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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