CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR05 GYW

2005 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,113 mi
Last recorded166,113 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 GYW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 166,113 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 166,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 160,495 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 154,814 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 154,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,267 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 143,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 136,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 125,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake cables outer caseings are starting to deteriate

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Nov 2013 125,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake cables outer caseings are starting to deteriate

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 121,886 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,154 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,538 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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR05 GYW is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AR05 GYW, 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

How do I check the history of AR05 GYW?

You can check the full history of AR05 GYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR05 GYW registered?

AR05 GYW is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AR05 GYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 GYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR05 GYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR05 GYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.