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VT55 FBO

2006 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,372 mi
Last recorded166,372 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Seat Cordoba75,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FBO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 166,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 161,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front disc pitted front pads low

Pass 24 Mar 2022 159,341 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S CV boot split at small end

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 154,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,987 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing off on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing off on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2016 122,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2016 122,168 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 122,092 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOLDING EDGE INNER (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SHAPE INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush ARM BACK MOUNTING BUSH SPLIT (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EML LIGHT ON

Front X2 DISC CORRODED INNER FACES AND HIGH INBALANCE

Nearside Front HEAD LIGHT WATER INSIDE

Nearside Front Lower ARM REAR MOUNTING STARTED TO SPLIT

OIL ON MIN LEVEL

Offside Rear SEAT BACK LOWER PART INSECURE

Pass 24 Feb 2015 94,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 90,375 miles

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

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

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

slight brake drag o/s/r

Pass 25 Feb 2013 79,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s/r discs lipped

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,253 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s/r discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,652 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)

front disc`s lipped

rear disc`s lipped

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,080 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,417 miles

195/55/15v

both front tyres on 2mm[limit = 1.6mm]

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,529 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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VT55 FBO is a 2006 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VT55 FBO, 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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What year was VT55 FBO registered?

VT55 FBO is a 2006 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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