SEAT Cordoba

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 320 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

320

Model Years

1998 to 2005

Years Covered

About the SEAT Cordoba

The SEAT Cordoba was MOT tested 320 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1998 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 88,852 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 122,380 miles.

Compared to the SEAT brand average of 85%, the Cordoba is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable SEAT models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1390cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the SEAT Cordoba?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

vs SEAT brand average-13% (85% avg)

SEAT Cordoba by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	81%	63	122,380 mi
2004	65%	62	119,143 mi
2003	75%	68	117,627 mi
1999	62%	61	126,615 mi
1998	76%	66	88,852 mi

Questions about the SEAT Cordoba

Is the SEAT Cordoba reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1998 to 2005), the SEAT Cordoba averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 320 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.