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HY53 AVC

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 AVC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,086 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 83,084 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 82,012 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 81,982 miles

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,387 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 74,516 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 74,513 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 71,783 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 71,781 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 70,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 65,909 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Feb 2019 65,909 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 61,088 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,768 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 57,768 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,526 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,526 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 47,947 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 47,947 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,404 miles

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,996 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 38,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,040 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2012 38,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,383 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,383 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,061 miles

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

n/s/r wheel trim cracked

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,301 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,301 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,993 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 20,982 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,002 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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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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