MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT CORDOBAs year 2004

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Pass percent:56.74%

(The average a diesel SEAT CORDOBA year 2004 passes without issue)

Based on:2,640 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	193
Registration plate lamp issues	173
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Rear brake binding	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	41
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	32
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	28
Registration plate issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Front brake excessively fluctuating	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
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\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	6
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system \|2.3.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	5
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	4

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	193
Registration plate lamp issues	173
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	67
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	66
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	59
Rear brake binding	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	41
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	33
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	32
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	32
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	31
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	28
Registration plate issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	23
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	20
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Front brake excessively fluctuating	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
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\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Rear brake application uneven	8
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	7
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	6
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
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\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
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\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system \|2.3.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault \|3.4.1c\|	5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	5
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush \|2.5.A.1c\|	4

MOT History from tests of diesel SEAT CORDOBAs year 2004

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