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GJ04 WLE

2004 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,194 mi
Last recorded153,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WLE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 153,194 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has corrosion

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

Offside Front wing has corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 150,537 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 150,531 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 148,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 146,453 miles

Nearside Front wing surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2021 144,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 139,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 139,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both @ 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 127,735 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both @ 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,786 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both recheck in approx. 4000/5000 miles (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,334 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Re check in 4000 miles approx (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,294 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulders

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Feb 2014 88,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,248 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 59,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 49,278 miles

cover loose on back of o/s headlamp for side/flasher bulbs

lever on n/s/r brake calliper sticking

o/s/f tyre 2mm amd starting to perish

Fail 16 Feb 2010 49,278 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cover loose on back of o/s headlamp for side/flasher bulbs

lever on n/s/r brake calliper sticking

o/s/f tyre 2mm amd starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,569 miles

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 19 Mar 2007 22,810 miles

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

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)

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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GJ04 WLE is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GJ04 WLE, 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 GJ04 WLE registered?

GJ04 WLE is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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