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GL55 FCO

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,080 mi
Last recorded109,080 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FCO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,080 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 109,078 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 105,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced very dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,133 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 26 Feb 2020 96,133 miles

Position lamp not working rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,190 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly more on both edges

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,541 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 79,541 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 Outer 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,478 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,669 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,346 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 21 Feb 2013 57,346 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 50,044 miles

Engine seems to have a slight missfire at idle.

Nearside front lower arm rear mounting bush is slightly deteriorated and has slight play

Offside front lower arm rear mounting bush is slightly deteriorated and has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2012 50,044 miles

Engine seems to have a slight missfire at idle.

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside front lower arm rear mounting bush is slightly deteriorated and has slight play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front lower arm rear mounting bush is slightly deteriorated and has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,182 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 35,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,748 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,748 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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GL55 FCO is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GL55 FCO, 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 GL55 FCO registered?

GL55 FCO is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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