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MJ04 ZVN

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 ZVN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,812 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2020 122,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,604 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 115,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 111,841 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,375 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelamp inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2016 109,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Inner sidelamp inoperative

Pass 30 Jun 2015 106,772 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 102,976 miles

Front exhaust join clamp corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 100,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 100,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in offside front steering arm inner joint

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play detected in o/s track rod

Pass 13 Jun 2011 91,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,854 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,619 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 46,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 136,335 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 136,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,333 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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MJ04 ZVN is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MJ04 ZVN, 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 MJ04 ZVN registered?

MJ04 ZVN is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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