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EJ53 WEC

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WEC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 130,795 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bush very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,392 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2023 127,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 125,373 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 124,723 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 123,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,332 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and outer skin peeling

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,705 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,168 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,353 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,474 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 88,373 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 80,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 80,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,993 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,679 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,223 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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EJ53 WEC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EJ53 WEC, 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 EJ53 WEC registered?

EJ53 WEC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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