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HF05 HBX

2005 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,997 mi
Last recorded133,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HBX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,997 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 133,997 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of heat build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,049 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of heat build up (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort low

Pass 14 Dec 2023 130,422 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center sleeve/clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 121,883 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 111,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,328 miles

Front brake disc worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,326 miles

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)

Front brake disc worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 91,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 84,552 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 84,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,638 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,817 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,817 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,003 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,797 miles

nail in o/s/rear tyre,and is a poor shape.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in o/s/rear tyre,and is a poor shape.

Pass 12 May 2008 33,646 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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HF05 HBX is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HF05 HBX, 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 HF05 HBX registered?

HF05 HBX is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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