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VA54 EUJ

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,516 mi
Last recorded84,516 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 EUJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,516 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,047 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine managment light on.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 69,243 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,487 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 53,996 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 46,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,152 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,741 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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VA54 EUJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VA54 EUJ, 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 VA54 EUJ registered?

VA54 EUJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is VA54 EUJ safe to buy?

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