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SO53 RZF

2004 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,743 mi
Last recorded75,743 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 RZF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,743 miles

epc light and management lights on

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,274 miles

both o/s tyres worn

management light and epc lights on

play at n/s/f bush

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,272 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both o/s tyres worn

management light and epc lights on

play at n/s/f bush

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,639 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

n/s/r shock leaking

n/s/r tyre worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 60,375 miles

exhaust corroded

location of both front coil spring seams to be off but i cant be 100% sure

Fail 13 Mar 2013 60,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on

engine miss firing off clyinder

exhaust corroded

fog light tell tail staying on

location of both front coil spring seams to be off but i cant be 100% sure

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,825 miles

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f tyre on limit with nail in it

no obvious locating stops at the bottom of either front spring

noise from o/s/f brake/dust cover

o/s/f tyre at 2mm with damage to side wall

Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f sill damaged

n/s/f tyre on limit with nail in it

no obvious locating stops at the bottom of either front spring

noise from o/s/f brake/dust cover

o/s/f tyre at 2mm with damage to side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,449 miles

front pads getting low

rear brakes noisey

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,090 miles

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/r brake noisey

slight gap between bottom of both front springs and the locking slots

Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,090 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres getting low

o/s/r brake noisey

slight gap between bottom of both front springs and the locking slots

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,760 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,034 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,034 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 26 Jan 2007 10,553 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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SO53 RZF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Red 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 SO53 RZF, 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 SO53 RZF registered?

SO53 RZF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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