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SP05 VKD

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,488 mi
Last recorded133,488 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 VKD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 133,488 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

TIMING BELT ?

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Oct 2019 133,465 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

TIMING BELT ?

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Oct 2018 122,112 miles

Nearside Rear STEEL WHEEL FITTED TYRE SIZE SAME SIZE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 122,112 miles

Nearside Rear STEEL WHEEL FITTED TYRE SIZE SAME SIZE

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer not working no water (top up) (3.5 (a))

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,616 miles

Both rear shockers heavily corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level below minimum

Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link not attached (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear shockers heavily corroded

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil level below minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,952 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Engine light on dash

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on outer edge (replace asap

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front suspension arms corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Engine light on dash

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn heavily on outer edge (replace asap

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,812 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 80,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

centre exhaust sleeve badly corroded and insecure

under tray fitted but insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 70,855 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 70,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,207 miles

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

front discs corroded

front pads poor condition

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,025 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

front pads poor condition

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,785 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,715 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brakes are binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP05 VKD is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP05 VKD, 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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SP05 VKD is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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