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2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,327 mi
Last recorded145,327 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 BHP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 145,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions on top limits at fast idle

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 139,590 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,819 miles

EML ON

emissions CO level on top limits

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 125,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image has no kick

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/f section of cill

n/s/f wing rotted though

Fail 17 Aug 2015 125,590 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front headlamp beam image has no kick

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to n/s/f section of cill

n/s/f wing rotted though

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 118,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,608 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 82,822 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,628 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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 52,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,753 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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EU53 BHP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EU53 BHP, 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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EU53 BHP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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