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DF04 USM

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,230 mi
Last recorded125,230 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 USM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 125,230 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 125,230 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round disks (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 117,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 117,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 113,081 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,658 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 108,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,810 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 101,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 101,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,796 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,533 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 89,514 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding cable sticking (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 81,129 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 81,129 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jul 2015 70,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 62,801 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,144 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,046 miles

N/s/r tyre on the legal limit @ 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,747 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable sticking

Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,586 miles

o/s/r h/brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 38,029 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,453 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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DF04 USM is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF04 USM, 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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What year was DF04 USM registered?

DF04 USM is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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