SEAT Cordoba MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the SEAT Cordoba. Check any Cordoba by registration number below.

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89.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.9%

vs SEAT Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

SEAT Cordoba — MOT Reliability Overview

The SEAT Cordoba has an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the SEAT brand average of 86.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cordoba is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Cordoba is around 116,903 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Cordoba, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used SEAT Cordoba, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the SEAT Cordoba performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 1,597 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

Mileage at 10yr

108k mi

2008

Based on 2,619 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 3yr

122k mi

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2007

Based on 2,710 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

2006

Based on 3,734 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 3yr

117k mi

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2005

Based on 3,896 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

21.2%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2004

Based on 5,045 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

34.8%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2003

Based on 6,201 vehicles

92.3%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

36.0%

Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2002

Based on 4,990 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

133k mi

2001

Based on 5,315 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2000

Based on 6,210 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

1999

Based on 6,813 vehicles

90.8%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

60.5%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

1998

Based on 6,049 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

32.0%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

1997

Based on 7,746 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1996

Based on 6,769 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1995

Based on 4,954 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1994

Based on 2,484 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

SEAT average: 86.9%

1993

Based on 590 vehicles

83.2%Good

SEAT average: 86.9%

0

Based on 277 vehicles

71.8%Average

SEAT average: 86.9%

Mileage at 5yr

115k mi

Typical Mileage — SEAT Cordoba

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Cordoba.

At 3 Years

121,656

miles

At 5 Years

116,903

miles

At 10 Years

110,946

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for SEAT Cordoba

SEAT Cordoba — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the SEAT Cordoba MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the SEAT Cordoba?

The average MOT pass rate for the SEAT Cordoba is 89.8% compared to the SEAT average of 86.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a SEAT Cordoba?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the SEAT Cordoba reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, the SEAT Cordoba is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a SEAT Cordoba?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a SEAT Cordoba?

Typical mileage for the SEAT Cordoba: 59,079 miles at 5 years, 108,162 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cordoba to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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