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FNZ 9491

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,921 mi
Last recorded183,921 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 9491
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 183,921 miles

O/S/R tyre worn to 3mm

both front track control arm rear bushes are worn

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Aug 2019 183,921 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

O/S washer jet weak

O/S/F and N/S/R brakes slightly binding

O/S/R tyre worn to 3mm

air filter box top is fitted incorrectly

all brake pads 60% worn and all discs are lipped/corroded/worn

both front track control arm rear bushes are worn

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

service light on

various oil leaks

Pass 15 Aug 2018 172,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 172,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Side light not working

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 158,602 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 147,913 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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FNZ 9491 is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNZ 9491, 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 FNZ 9491 registered?

FNZ 9491 is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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