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FG52 UYK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 UYK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 139,012 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 139,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 133,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 125,580 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 125,580 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 116,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 102,747 miles

Handbrake high

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 102,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Handbrake high

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,226 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,355 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 49,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,725 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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FG52 UYK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG52 UYK, 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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FG52 UYK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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