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GF54 XMZ

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,670 mi
Last recorded179,670 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XMZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 179,670 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 177,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 177,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 166,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 153,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 142,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 135,495 miles

coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly binding

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,940 miles

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 127,860 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 119,829 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine undershield loose

nsr tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f brake effort low

Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

intercooling pipe leaking oil

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2012 111,082 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,027 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,237 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,222 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

slight rust on rear discs

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inside edge

slight rust on rear discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 68,484 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 68,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,887 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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GF54 XMZ is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GF54 XMZ, 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 GF54 XMZ registered?

GF54 XMZ is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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