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EF55 VXG

2006 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,678 mi
Last recorded33,678 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Seat Cordoba75,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VXG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 33,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 32,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 32,625 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 31,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe on cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 30,531 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust and rear silencer worn minor leaks

surface corrosion sills

Fail 6 Dec 2022 30,531 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

no reverse light

surface corrosion sills

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust and rear silencer worn minor leaks

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 29,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 28,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 28,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 26,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 26,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 25,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 25,229 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 22,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 15,404 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,847 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,847 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R tyre tread badly cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 10,382 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 8,037 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 7,982 miles

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

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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EF55 VXG is a 2006 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,562 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 EF55 VXG, 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 20 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 EF55 VXG?

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What year was EF55 VXG registered?

EF55 VXG is a 2006 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is EF55 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 VXG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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