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CV05 UMJ

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UMJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,947 miles

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

minor play in nearside steering arm ball joint

offside front inner/outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2016 83,947 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

minor play in nearside steering arm ball joint

offside front inner/outer sill damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,070 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Apr 2015 75,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R tyre deformed on inner edge.

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,565 miles

minor play in nearside inner steering joint.

offside inner/outer sill damaged.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,241 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 59,241 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,267 miles

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

front wiper blades split causing minor streaks

Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,349 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 42,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,191 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 35,122 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 9 Apr 2009 29,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV05 UMJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV05 UMJ, 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 CV05 UMJ registered?

CV05 UMJ is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is CV05 UMJ safe to buy?

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