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WJ06 CUX

2006 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,630 mi
Last recorded183,630 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Cordoba75,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 CUX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 183,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 177,725 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 177,715 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 170,166 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 170,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 163,789 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 163,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 158,337 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f wing

Pass 2 Feb 2021 146,720 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,280 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 139,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 133,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 126,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,172 miles

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

emissions passed but smokey

Fail 21 Mar 2016 118,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

emissions passed but smokey

Pass 25 Mar 2015 110,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,382 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 100,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end has deep grooves in the neck (2.2.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,511 miles

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

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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WJ06 CUX is a 2006 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WJ06 CUX, 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 WJ06 CUX registered?

WJ06 CUX is a 2006 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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