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NU54 XRW

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,907 mi
Last recorded66,907 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 XRW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 66,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2026 66,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 63,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,407 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 59,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2023 55,136 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 55,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 46,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 42,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 34,380 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 29,463 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 25,640 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 25,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 22,043 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2015 22,021 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,845 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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NU54 XRW is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NU54 XRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU54 XRW?

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What year was NU54 XRW registered?

NU54 XRW is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is NU54 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU54 XRW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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