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FH53 FWA

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,786 mi
Last recorded148,786 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FWA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 148,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 148,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 138,601 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread area

Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF wheel trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in a poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF wheel trim missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OSR brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin in a poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2011 111,451 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 111,451 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 107,712 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 98,089 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undertray`s fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,242 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,648 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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FH53 FWA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH53 FWA, 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 FH53 FWA registered?

FH53 FWA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is FH53 FWA safe to buy?

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