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BF54 HLP

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,972 mi
Last recorded161,972 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HLP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 161,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tightness felt when rotating wheel

Fail 4 Jul 2018 161,963 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge = 1.7 mm and devoid of tread on inner edge DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tightness felt when rotating wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 155,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 143,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable/calliper does not fully release

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jul 2016 143,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable/calliper does not fully release

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light

nearside front wing corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges no cords visible time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2015 121,423 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine warning light

nearside front wing corroded

nearside headlight aim not tested due to bulb not working

offside front tyre worn on edges no cords visible time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2014 106,803 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 104,652 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 88,718 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,214 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,450 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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BF54 HLP is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 HLP, 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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BF54 HLP is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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