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MK04 XOA

2004 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,904 mi
Last recorded120,904 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 XOA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,670 miles

Backbox corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2018 114,055 miles

grease deposit around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

rear exhaust case peeling

various brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2018 114,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

grease deposit around o/s/f outer cv gaiter

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust case peeling

various brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

close to BET test emissions limit on c0

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

smell of fumes inside vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,442 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

close to BET test emissions limit on c0

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

smell of fumes inside vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2016 685,188 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,706 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,627 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,787 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 64,300 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 64,300 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 60,769 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 60,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,235 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,025 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 14,725 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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MK04 XOA is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 MK04 XOA, 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 MK04 XOA registered?

MK04 XOA is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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