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DS04 FWY

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,273 mi
Last recorded103,273 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FWY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2016 103,273 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

n/s/f and o/s/f wings are corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2015 88,704 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the sidewall

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

n/s/f and o/s/f wings are corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

n/s/f and o/s/f wings starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2014 76,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

n/s/f and o/s/f wings starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2013 61,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise centre brake light not working

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,477 miles

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

Front discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,894 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 23,260 miles

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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DS04 FWY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DS04 FWY, 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 DS04 FWY registered?

DS04 FWY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is DS04 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 FWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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