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FL55 XVN

2005 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,603 mi
Last recorded132,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XVN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 132,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 120,456 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 120,456 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,993 miles

Nearside 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,084 miles

nearside rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 12 Jan 2016 81,084 miles

nearside rear tyre has a puncture

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 62,080 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,855 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,772 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 38,978 miles

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

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,978 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,575 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,091 miles

Cambelt now due if not already done

Front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 23,102 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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FL55 XVN is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FL55 XVN, 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 FL55 XVN registered?

FL55 XVN is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FL55 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 XVN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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