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KN55 VGK

2005 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,180 mi
Last recorded119,180 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Seat Cordoba70,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VGK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All around (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front Body has slight corrosion Both wheels arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All around (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All around (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front Body has slight corrosion Both wheels arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,099 miles

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

Offside Front slight cut in tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2015 104,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front slight cut in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,417 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,417 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,624 miles

EML on

front pads low & slight wear on discs

nail n/s/r tyre

rear tyres & n/s/f tyre on limits

Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

front pads low & slight wear on discs

nail n/s/r tyre

rear tyres & n/s/f tyre on limits

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,792 miles

front lower arm bushes soft

osr tyre on limit and bearing noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front lower arm bushes soft

osr tyre on limit and bearing noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,092 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges,cut & nail in n/s tyre tread.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 58,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres slightly worn on edges,cut & nail in n/s tyre tread.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,911 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,911 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,092 miles

Both rear tyres cracked & perished.

Front tyres centre tread on legal limit more severly worn on edges.Advise replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,307 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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KN55 VGK is a 2005 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KN55 VGK, 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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KN55 VGK is a 2005 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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