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83,086 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front exhuast flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhuast box corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak but not excessive
Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front exhuast flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhuast box corroded
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished and cracked.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster not working. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter perished and cracked.
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coolant weep from radiator
Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating
Nearside wing mirror cracked
Offside front headlamp deteriorating
Offside number plate light not working
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod
Auxiliary drive belt perished
Front washer jets weak - pipe under bonnet is damaged
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Outer CV gaiter starting to perish and crack
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Strong advise (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel has a slight bind
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing/wearing low and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear light cluster slightly damaged
Rear number plate slightly damaged
centre exhaust clamp corroded
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside wing mirror glass slightly damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing/wearing low and has a nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear light cluster slightly damaged
Rear number plate slightly damaged
centre exhaust clamp corroded
Exhaust joints & system deteriorating
Nearside front tyre wearing low
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside front headlamp deteriorating & pattern weak
Offside rear tyre wearing low
Rear number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust joints & system deteriorating
Nearside front tyre wearing low
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front headlamp deteriorating & pattern weak
Offside rear tyre wearing low
Rear number plate slightly damaged
Auxiliary drive belt perished
Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside front headlamp deteriorating
Offside rear tyre heavily perished
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Auxiliary drive belt perished
Both rear tyres heavily perished
Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated
Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating
Nearside wing mirror glass cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside front headlamp deteriorating
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating
Rear number plate cracked
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight damage to rear number plate
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r wheel trim cracked
rear registration plate cracked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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HY53 AVC is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HY53 AVC, 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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HY53 AVC is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 February 2004.
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