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FN03 FRF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,588 mi
Last recorded194,588 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FRF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 194,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 194,588 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both D-Bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On display. (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 194,585 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both ‘D’ Bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (Spring corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both upper mounts corroded away around bolts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sleeve corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded centre and rear

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Boot won’t open

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on axle both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 192,044 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and Both Fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 188,046 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded.

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Various suspension components and body panels corroded.

Fail 23 May 2023 188,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure,clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust box corroded.

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arms both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Various suspension components and body panels corroded.

Pass 30 May 2022 181,871 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 181,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Within seat fixings,Sill and floor, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape and on wear safety indicators, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 176,568 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Fail 25 May 2021 176,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Brake disc cover/backplate corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 173,453 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 25 May 2019 165,738 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 165,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside faces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 159,494 miles

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Fail 14 May 2018 159,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing broke, (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, (4.1.E.1)

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

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

covers fitted unable to test some testable items

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 May 2017 153,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 141,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 141,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

lower engine cover loose

Fail 24 May 2014 129,528 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 24 May 2014 129,528 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 107,045 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 107,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 93,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 93,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,487 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 70,943 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 70,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 62,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 54,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 46,086 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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FN03 FRF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FN03 FRF, 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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FN03 FRF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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