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CV54 YDU

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 YDU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,366 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2019 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underbody and components corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides tyre sidewalls cracking

exhaust deteriorating

front brake back plates corroding

underbody and components corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides tyre sidewalls cracking

exhaust deteriorating

front brake back plates corroding

underbody and components corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2017 78,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly; unable to fully check wheel bearing

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust deteriorating

front brake back plates corroding

underbody and components corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2017 78,110 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low unable to confirm remaining thickness; recomend inspection (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly; unable to fully check wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

exhaust deteriorating

front brake back plates corroding

underbody and components corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,031 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

underbody components corroding

underbody components corroding; esp.exhaust

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

underbody components corroding

underbody components corroding; esp.exhaust

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,739 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper blade small split but on smears slightly

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underbody and components corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,960 miles

Nearside 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 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 Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm locating bush to rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slight smearing offside blade small split

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

advise exhaust deteriorating

advise underbody and components corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,779 miles

ex b/box double skin corroded and front pipe flexi joint starting to wear keep check,.

n/s/f brake lazy sticking pads advise check....

Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,401 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 60,385 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)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,845 miles

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

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link dust cover split

slight restricted free movement on n/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,164 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,878 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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CV54 YDU is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV54 YDU, 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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CV54 YDU is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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