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HS57 GRF

2008 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,174 mi
Last recorded166,174 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS57 GRF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 166,174 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear water in lens

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 157,913 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 153,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2022 153,043 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavy wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2021 149,472 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 149,472 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 146,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 146,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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HS57 GRF is a 2008 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HS57 GRF, 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 18 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS57 GRF registered?

HS57 GRF is a 2008 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HS57 GRF safe to buy?

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