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GF04 FOC

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 FOC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,866 miles

BOTHBFRONT WINGS RUSTY

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,696 miles

both front wings rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2019 126,585 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing rusted

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

Offside Front wing rusted

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2018 117,558 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,925 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner surface

Nearside Front wing rusted

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,414 miles

Front brake discs scored on inner surfaces

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 99,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs scored on inner surfaces

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,845 miles

Offside Front Inner disc surface

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front inner disc surface

Fail 9 May 2015 86,837 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

damage to near side front wing area

Pass 9 May 2015 86,837 miles

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

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

damage to near side front wing area

Pass 8 May 2014 79,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside and offside ,at rear of arm bushes fitted at a slightly incorrect angle but no execissve movement at time of test,slightly inapropriate fitment.

front offside lower arm bush slightly deteriorated no excessive play at time of test

spare tyre fitted just legal at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside and offside ,at rear of arm bushes fitted at a slightly incorrect angle but no execissve movement at time of test,slightly inapropriate fitment.

front offside lower arm bush slightly deteriorated no excessive play at time of test

spare tyre fitted just legal at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,182 miles

front nearside and offside, at rear of arm bushes fitted at incorrect angle but no execessive movement at time of test, slightly inappropriate fitment.

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2012 65,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front nearside and offside, at rear of arm bushes fitted at incorrect angle but no execessive movement at time of test, slightly inappropriate fitment.

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,396 miles

both front lower arm rearmost bushes not fitted in accordance with manufacturers instructions

offside front tyre bald on inner edge outside centre three quarters not exposing inner cords yet

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,359 miles

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

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

both front lower arm rearmost bushes not fitted in accordance with manufacturers instructions

offside front tyre bald on inner edge outside centre three quarters not exposing inner cords yet

Pass 7 May 2010 44,582 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 44,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,195 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,191 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,152 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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GF04 FOC is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF04 FOC, 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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GF04 FOC is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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