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RX05 JHA

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,502 mi
Last recorded157,502 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 JHA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 157,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner edge 195.55.15.H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner edge 195.55.15.H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 157,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner edge 195.55.15.H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished and splitting/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on its inner edge 195.55.15.H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 152,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2019 152,776 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

alternator belt cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber split on end

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,241 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 143,239 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 137,010 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,341 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 130,169 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 115,906 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,417 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 68,417 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 56,225 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,920 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 47,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,797 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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RX05 JHA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX05 JHA, 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 RX05 JHA registered?

RX05 JHA is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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