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AU04 AUP

2004 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 AUP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,905 miles

E.m.l illuminated

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 7 Jan 2018 90,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

E.m.l illuminated

n/s/r wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 87,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel distorted

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,432 miles

Back box corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front discs corroded

No coolant in expansion bottle

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside rear tyre perished

Reverse lights not working

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,432 miles

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

Back box corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front discs corroded

No coolant in expansion bottle

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside rear tyre perished

Reverse lights not working

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Fail 19 Dec 2014 79,581 miles

wiper split at ends

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and on limit

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 79,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorated / corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and on limit

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

wiper split at ends

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked in tread

Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,384 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,914 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Fail 13 Jan 2012 60,914 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,639 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,005 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,005 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,387 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,041 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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AU04 AUP is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AUP, 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 AUP is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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