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DK03 BKV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,105 mi
Last recorded153,105 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 153,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 141,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 141,094 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight coolant leak (radiator)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 132,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 128,455 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend steering alignment check

engine management light on

Fail 1 Oct 2016 128,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend steering alignment check

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2015 115,091 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer covering corroded please keep checked

Pass 10 Jun 2013 92,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

anti slip on brake pedal showing signs of wear

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 92,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

anti slip on brake pedal showing signs of wear

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 82,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,175 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,571 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON...

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,660 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,554 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,116 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs lipped front pads 60%

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,024 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DK03 BKV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 73,606 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 DK03 BKV, 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 23 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 BKV registered?

DK03 BKV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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