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SG05 OCJ

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,113 mi
Last recorded107,113 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 OCJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,113 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,113 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,093 miles

both front tyres inner treads showing wear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,382 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,382 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 65,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 65,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 54,945 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 54,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2010 44,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,666 miles

heat shield at rear box loose

Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,666 miles

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

heat shield at rear box loose

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,288 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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SG05 OCJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG05 OCJ, 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 SG05 OCJ registered?

SG05 OCJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is SG05 OCJ safe to buy?

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