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GJ55 UBU

2005 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,520 mi
Last recorded134,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 UBU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 134,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust: shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2019 125,112 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,716 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,678 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)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,744 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,970 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,900 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,210 miles

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

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 18 Sep 2012 49,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,331 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 37,008 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,008 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,768 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,243 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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GJ55 UBU is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ55 UBU, 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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GJ55 UBU is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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