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KC54 MBY

2004 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,620 mi
Last recorded85,620 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 MBY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear lower spring mounts on axle very corroded

exhaust emissions erratic

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,924 miles

Front Headlamp lenses both in poor condition. N/S is a borderline pass.

Front Wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very 'soft'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very 'soft'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres badly cracked and would recommend replacement.

Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,922 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lenses both in poor condition. N/S is a borderline pass.

Front Wiper blades starting to split.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very 'soft'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush very 'soft'. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both tyres badly cracked and would recommend replacement.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,185 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting, perished and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting, perished and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres badly cracking.

Fail 21 Nov 2023 84,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses starting to deteriorate. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting, perished and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, splitting, perished and will soon require replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres badly cracking.

Pass 17 Nov 2022 83,396 miles

Emissions a little erratic?

Rear tyres cracking.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 83,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions a little erratic?

Rear tyres cracking.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracked

offside rear door doesnt open

Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres cracked

offside rear door doesnt open

Pass 18 Nov 2020 81,478 miles

Front Both front lower wishbones, rear bushes worn.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyre treads out of shape/worn uneven

cat weak

service lamp on

slight oil leak

windscreen wipers noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2020 81,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on both edges and very badly cracked.recommend immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear tyre treads out of shape/worn uneven

cat weak

service lamp on

slight oil leak

windscreen wipers noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2019 80,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

cat test weak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,205 miles

cat weak

Fail 10 Nov 2017 77,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat weak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,132 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,023 miles

Engine oil level was below minimum on vehicle presentation.

Possible wiring fault in to boot lid. (Lights flickered when opening.)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,953 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,599 miles

oil level below min when presented

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 29,236 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 29,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,868 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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KC54 MBY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC54 MBY, 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 KC54 MBY registered?

KC54 MBY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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