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FM03 RZA

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RZA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 53,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,078 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,485 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,445 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,801 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,850 miles

engine covers and under trays fittted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,320 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,490 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

engine under trays fitted

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,093 miles

slight corrosion to outer skin rear silencer

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,329 miles

FLEXIBLE SECTION FRONT EXHAUST WEAK

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ( 185/60X14)

UNDERTRAY ADRIFT AT OFFSIDE REAR

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 37,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,185 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,184 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,457 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,217 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 27,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

anti roll bar bushes corroding

nail in offside front tyre

wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,773 miles

handbrake is high

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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FM03 RZA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM03 RZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 RZA registered?

FM03 RZA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 July 2003.

Is FM03 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 RZA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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