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NK54 VNM

2004 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VNM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,670 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,965 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald and low on inner tread close to legal limit

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light is on

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,886 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2016 72,810 miles

EML and EPC light on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking and starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Sep 2016 72,810 miles

EML and EPC light on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre cracking and starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,311 miles

engine check light is on

fuel filter has corrosion on it

child seat fitted can not check seat belt fully

nearside and offside front antiroll bar bushes perishing and sight play

nearside and offside front coil springs have surface corrosion

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have sight play

nearside front antiroll bar is close to sub frame

nearside front sub frame and antiroll bar have rub marks on them and are slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre is perishing

rear exhaust box heat shield is has corrosion around fixing point and is slightly insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin is breaking up

service light is on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 70,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted can not check seat belt fully

engine check light is on

fuel filter has corrosion on it

nearside and offside front antiroll bar bushes perishing and sight play

nearside and offside front coil springs have surface corrosion

nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes are perishing and have sight play

nearside front antiroll bar is close to sub frame

nearside front sub frame and antiroll bar have rub marks on them and are slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre is perishing

rear exhaust box heat shield is has corrosion around fixing point and is slightly insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin is breaking up

service light is on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 66,846 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

antiroll bar frame mounting bushes worn

nearside front antiroll bar rubbing corner of subframe

offside front antiroll bar link has play

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2014 66,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

antiroll bar frame mounting bushes worn

nearside front antiroll bar rubbing corner of subframe

offside front antiroll bar link has play

offside front lower arm rear bush is perishing sightly

rear exhaust box has corrosion

rear heat shield weak and mounting bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,188 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light is on

play in nearside front lower suspension arm/sub frame bush

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,188 miles

engine management light is on

play in nearside front lower suspension arm/sub frame bush

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,121 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

service indicator flashing up on dash display

Fail 23 Nov 2010 46,779 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

service indicator flashing up on dash display

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,209 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,284 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,972 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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NK54 VNM is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NK54 VNM, 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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NK54 VNM is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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