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ST53 MZX

2004 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

153,934 mi
Last recorded153,934 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 MZX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 153,934 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Fail 16 Jan 2015 153,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,476 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 138,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 121,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,041 miles

centre h/shield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 105,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

centre h/shield insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 100,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 91,677 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,471 miles

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,471 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,747 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST53 MZX is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ST53 MZX, 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 ST53 MZX registered?

ST53 MZX is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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