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FJ53 WGO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,452 mi
Last recorded89,452 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 WGO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 89,452 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 89,452 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 78,661 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 71,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside front wing damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 68,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wing damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

slight diesel seepage from the engine

Fail 23 May 2017 68,012 miles

slight diesel seepage from the engine

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper on the offside (6.1.C.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on the outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wing damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2016 63,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 63,996 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 56,986 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 56,986 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 48,042 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FJ53 WGO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ53 WGO, 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 FJ53 WGO registered?

FJ53 WGO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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