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KW55 VDZ

2006 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,002 mi
Last recorded123,002 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Cordoba75,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 VDZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 123,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 123,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2019 121,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2019 121,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 113,105 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 113,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,109 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,109 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)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,448 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,997 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 59,526 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear pads unevenly worn. front and rear discs worn and corroded, more so rears

slight oil leak from intercooler hose seals

slightly high front brake imbalance (18%)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,526 miles

rear pads unevenly worn. front and rear discs worn and corroded, more so rears

slight oil leak from intercooler hose seals

slightly high front brake imbalance (18%)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,434 miles

ADVISE ONLY... all 4 brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,434 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE ONLY... all 4 brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,743 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,722 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KW55 VDZ is a 2006 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 75,562 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 KW55 VDZ, 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 20 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW55 VDZ is a 2006 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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