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EJ52 KLF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,022 mi
Last recorded114,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KLF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,022 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 114,021 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nsf inner wing panel insecure.

sill cover ns insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,335 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flex slightly dereriorated

o/s/f abs wire repaired

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust corroded

slight play o/side rack inner joint

Fail 18 Jun 2013 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flex slightly dereriorated

o/s/f abs wire repaired

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

rear exhaust corroded

slight play o/side rack inner joint

Pass 30 Jun 2012 97,437 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs wire repaired o/s/f inner wing

front brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust in poor condition(flex)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at rack joint

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,436 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

abs wire repaired o/s/f inner wing

front brake discs slightly corroded

front exhaust in poor condition(flex)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play at rack joint

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 97,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning lamp illuminates

engine management lamp on

front exhaust flex in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in o/side steering arm to rack joint

steering warning lamp on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 97,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f lower arm bush split

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

steering warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,423 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,065 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 27,419 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,691 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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EJ52 KLF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EJ52 KLF, 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 EJ52 KLF registered?

EJ52 KLF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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