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RK54 BYF

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 BYF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2018 70,237 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,473 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,473 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 indcators (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all 4 (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,649 miles

nsf tyre on limit

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,649 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre on limit

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrision rear exhaust box

Pass 14 Nov 2011 46,977 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing ply cord

Fail 14 Nov 2011 46,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing ply cord

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,523 miles

Front wipers poor cleaning of screen ADVISE

N/S/F Tyre sidewall poor condtion damaged ADVISE

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

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

O/S/F Tyre sidewall poor condition damage ADVISE

O/S/R Tyre perished an split ADVISE

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 35,969 miles

N/S/F Tyre in a poor condition ADVISE

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,969 miles

N/S/F Tyre in a poor condition ADVISE

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,212 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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RK54 BYF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK54 BYF, 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 RK54 BYF registered?

RK54 BYF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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