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GF54 XOE

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XOE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 109,704 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

back box outer skin split

Pass 28 Dec 2024 97,700 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 94,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

under-tray obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2022 94,037 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

under-tray obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,496 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 93,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 92,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,764 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 87,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,457 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition (inner face)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs in poor condition (inner face)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,482 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,921 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,267 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,267 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,593 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 47,607 miles

n/s wiper bubber perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,607 miles

n/s wiper bubber perished.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 44,526 miles

both rear brake discs pitted corroded & in poor condition (recomend replacement)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,765 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,715 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,683 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 26,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GF54 XOE is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE registered?

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

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