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YS05 XLJ

2005 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,731 mi
Last recorded84,731 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,327 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,948 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,613 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,986 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 74,986 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 69,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 64,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,788 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,698 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,025 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,025 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,616 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 36,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,370 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 24,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,139 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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YS05 XLJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS05 XLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS05 XLJ registered?

YS05 XLJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is YS05 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 XLJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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