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BN54 SZV

2004 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,510 mi
Last recorded163,510 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 SZV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 163,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 157,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

dampness on offside rear brake caliper

no. plates deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jul 2024 157,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

dampness on offside rear brake caliper

no. plates deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorating

windscreen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2023 155,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 155,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,980 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 142,952 miles

Chip to windscreen

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 142,952 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Chip to windscreen

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 136,743 miles

full under body protection fitted

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Sep 2020 136,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

full under body protection fitted

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,065 miles

Surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,032 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,119 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 103,909 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 95,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,215 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 59,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,144 miles

Advise front registration plate deteriating.

Advise rear registration plate starting to seperate.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,144 miles

Advise front registration plate deteriating.

Advise rear registration plate starting to seperate.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2007 37,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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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BN54 SZV is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN54 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 SZV registered?

BN54 SZV is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BN54 SZV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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