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VA04 RRY

2004 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 RRY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 120,735 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,920 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 72,743 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,128 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,002 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 42,383 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,462 miles

ADVISE ONLY...Front brake discs showing signs of wear & corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2011 35,727 miles

ADVISE ONLY... Nearside main beam poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE...Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to tear

Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,727 miles

ADVISE ONLY... Nearside main beam poor

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STRONGLY ADVISE...Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to tear

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,526 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,279 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 24,279 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VA04 RRY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VA04 RRY, 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

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What year was VA04 RRY registered?

VA04 RRY is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is VA04 RRY safe to buy?

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