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AP05 ASU

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 ASU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,282 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))

exhaust slight blow / corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 92,274 miles

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

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))

exhaust slight blow / corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,972 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in hub possibly wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system loud but no sign of leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2017 82,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,653 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,100 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 77,100 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,598 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,176 miles

audible "tell-tale" not working for direction indicators.

Fail 18 Feb 2014 65,176 miles

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

audible "tell-tale" not working for direction indicators.

drivers wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 59,155 miles

Lambda reading at max during fast idle test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,155 miles

Lambda reading at max during fast idle test

Fail 17 Feb 2012 52,297 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,297 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,241 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,394 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,407 miles

Condensation in rear lights.

Corrosion to brake discs.

Front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,457 miles

n/ wishbone bush splitting

n/s rear tyre wearing low and o/s rear tyre cut on tread to cord

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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AP05 ASU is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP05 ASU, 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 AP05 ASU registered?

AP05 ASU is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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