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NX04 LXL

2004 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,119 mi
Last recorded106,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 LXL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,119 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 106,119 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 91,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex pipe corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flex pipe corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2024 82,654 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 82,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 68,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 61,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 59,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,368 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,290 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,493 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 50,470 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 Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,211 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 40,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2015 34,825 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 31,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 24,278 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,062 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 21,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,868 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 13,831 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 13,831 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NX04 LXL is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NX04 LXL, 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 NX04 LXL registered?

NX04 LXL is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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