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SJ55 VUR

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VUR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 78,585 miles

both front suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,546 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front suspension arms corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,160 miles

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

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight oil leak at engine

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,227 miles

both front brake flexi ferules slightly corroded

rear exhaust section corroded (back box)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,280 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,280 miles

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,231 miles

fuel filter corroded

oil sump corroded/leaking

Fail 15 Jul 2015 67,231 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

oil sump corroded/leaking

rear exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,751 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cracking on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2014 63,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

cracking on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

slight cut on outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,214 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,214 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,927 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriarated

fuel filter cororded

oil sump slightly cororded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 40,412 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 40,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,832 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 VUR is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ55 VUR, 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 SJ55 VUR registered?

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

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