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DV53 RVP

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RVP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,131 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 87,131 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, offside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 81,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer is in a corroded condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,667 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,706 miles

nearside rear caliper handbrake lever becoming siezed

slight corrosion to nearside offside rear brake discs

slight deterioration to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,539 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads nearside offside inners wearing low

servo pipe deteriorated and starting to split

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,743 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,236 miles

rear nearside offside tyre treads becoming low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 53,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,165 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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DV53 RVP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DV53 RVP, 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 DV53 RVP registered?

DV53 RVP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 November 2003.

Is DV53 RVP safe to buy?

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