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ET53 MZN

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,587 mi
Last recorded159,587 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MZN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2017 159,587 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2016 141,175 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 116,174 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,727 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,727 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,861 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,274 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,569 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,807 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,714 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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ET53 MZN 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 ET53 MZN, 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 ET53 MZN registered?

ET53 MZN is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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