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HY55 JYE

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,160 mi
Last recorded100,160 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JYE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 10,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 94,817 miles

o.s.f. lower arm rear bush split.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o.s.f. lower arm rear bush split.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 90,318 miles

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

both front discs heavily worn and lipped, rear discs rusted lips

both front suspension rear bushes worn with movement

n/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 28 Oct 2013 90,318 miles

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

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

both front discs heavily worn and lipped, rear discs rusted lips

both front suspension rear bushes worn with movement

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2012 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 80,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,078 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn low/ lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,883 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 44,883 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 35,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,420 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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HY55 JYE is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY55 JYE, 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 HY55 JYE registered?

HY55 JYE is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HY55 JYE safe to buy?

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