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FN53 ENL

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,726 mi
Last recorded78,726 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ENL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,726 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 73,304 miles

noise on front

nearside rear tyre wearin

slight play on front d bushs and links

Fail 12 Feb 2016 73,304 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre wearin

noise on front

slight play on front d bushs and links

Pass 7 Feb 2015 68,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,576 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,180 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,694 miles

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)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 36,945 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 36,945 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 30,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 30,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,500 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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FN53 ENL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FN53 ENL, 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 FN53 ENL registered?

FN53 ENL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FN53 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN53 ENL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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