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WU53 HMF

2004 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,155 mi
Last recorded158,155 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 HMF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 158,155 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 158,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,025 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,025 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 112,997 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,997 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 103,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,478 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,339 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 60,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,217 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,921 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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WU53 HMF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WU53 HMF, 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

How do I check the history of WU53 HMF?

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What year was WU53 HMF registered?

WU53 HMF is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is WU53 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU53 HMF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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