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GU04 KWH

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,586 mi
Last recorded142,586 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 KWH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 142,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear both lights damp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Fail 8 May 2025 142,586 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flax broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity rear both lights damp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Pass 11 Apr 2024 139,905 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer porous skin peeling (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 137,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 137,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to binding bracke

Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Fail 2 Dec 2019 137,520 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer porous skin peeling

Pass 27 Nov 2018 132,611 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % N/S lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 132,611 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % N/S lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer in poor condition

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 123,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,862 miles

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

Offside Front ABS wire pulls tight on right lock

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on ABS wire (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 116,858 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front ABS wire pulls tight on right lock

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on ABS wire (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,817 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,755 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,616 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 46,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,654 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,886 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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GU04 KWH is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GU04 KWH, 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 GU04 KWH registered?

GU04 KWH is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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