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AU04 ABN

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,289 mi
Last recorded135,289 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ABN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2021 135,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seat has play in runners

Pass 13 Mar 2020 129,657 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

crack in bottom of front screen at o/s

drivers seat has play in runners

water in o/s/r lamp

Fail 3 Mar 2020 128,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

crack in bottom of front screen at o/s

drivers seat has play in runners

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,695 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat has excessive play in it but still secure

rear heat shield loose

Fail 4 Mar 2019 109,687 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

drivers seat has excessive play in it but still secure

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,366 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 23 Feb 2018 102,294 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,997 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers seat loose

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,670 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 88,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,690 miles

both front tyres ON LIMIT due to wear on inner edge

rear silencer tatty and heat shield above loose

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres ON LIMIT due to wear on inner edge

rear silencer tatty and heat shield above loose

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,198 miles

center exhaust clamp has broken but exhaust is secure

rear discs becomming rusty on outside edges esp n/s

Pass 22 Feb 2013 63,291 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 54,813 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 54,813 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,946 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2011 47,818 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs rusty on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear discs starting to brake away the surface

Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,650 miles

both sides front bottom arms, rear bushes worn to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit due to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,670 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 31,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,661 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AU04 ABN is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 75,132 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 AU04 ABN, 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 22 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 ABN is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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