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YG05 BAJ

2005 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 BAJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 135,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 120,981 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 31 May 2018 120,979 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 26 May 2017 107,677 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 107,675 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 96,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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YG05 BAJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG05 BAJ, 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 YG05 BAJ registered?

YG05 BAJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is YG05 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 BAJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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