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GJ05 ZVL

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,587 mi
Last recorded115,587 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ZVL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 115,587 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 102,735 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,839 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 89,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,545 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,139 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,139 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,328 miles

rear brake pads low.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake pads low.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,585 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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GJ05 ZVL is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GJ05 ZVL, 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 GJ05 ZVL registered?

GJ05 ZVL is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GJ05 ZVL safe to buy?

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