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GL04 YYF

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,655 mi
Last recorded164,655 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YYF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 164,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 164,175 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2017 142,330 miles

windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 24 May 2017 142,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 May 2016 130,152 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 130,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 118,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 118,313 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2014 105,674 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level too low to record on dipstick(Topped up fot test)

Slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 76,673 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 64,465 miles

advisory same as before ref vt32 4272011861166

Fail 10 Jun 2011 64,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,389 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,861 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 36,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 36,104 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)

Pass 29 May 2007 24,656 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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GL04 YYF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL04 YYF, 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 GL04 YYF registered?

GL04 YYF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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