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YU04 BLJ

2004 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Cordoba75,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BLJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,745 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Jun 2019 130,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 124,020 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 117,006 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,431 miles

Nearside Front abs wire insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2016 110,431 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front abs wire insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2015 103,705 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 96,464 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,282 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detioriated at rear

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust detioriated at rear

slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 63,342 miles

exhaust detioriated at rear

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,371 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,596 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 45,594 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,959 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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YU04 BLJ is a 2004 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YU04 BLJ, 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 YU04 BLJ registered?

YU04 BLJ is a 2004 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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