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YJ05 UCO

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,446 mi
Last recorded103,446 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 UCO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 98,202 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 98,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pressing brake light activates nearside front side light (4.3.3 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box heat shield loose

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 75,792 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,519 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 65,440 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,806 miles

child seat fitted

front offside suspension has minor play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,374 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 46,374 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 42,155 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 42,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 37,842 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,317 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,888 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,994 miles

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,992 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,865 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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YJ05 UCO is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YJ05 UCO, 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 YJ05 UCO registered?

YJ05 UCO is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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