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KE53 VSD

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

176,814 mi
Last recorded176,814 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VSD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 176,814 miles

Offside Front Inner worn

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 172,538 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 172,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 163,047 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 163,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 158,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 158,107 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 147,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 147,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 134,929 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 134,929 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 132,371 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,770 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 113,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 105,601 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 98,762 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 95,505 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 91,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,285 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 72,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KE53 VSD is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KE53 VSD, 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 KE53 VSD registered?

KE53 VSD is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is KE53 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 VSD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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