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SJ55 OTF

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 OTF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,406 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 72,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,308 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,180 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 65,180 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,806 miles

front discs and pads

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,893 miles

front discs

Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front discs

tracking

Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,965 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,780 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,338 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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SJ55 OTF is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ55 OTF, 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 SJ55 OTF registered?

SJ55 OTF is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SJ55 OTF safe to buy?

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