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FP53 WTC

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,223 mi
Last recorded134,223 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WTC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 134,223 miles

both front inner rack joints have slight play

rear exhaust catching on fuel tank

Fail 1 Dec 2015 134,223 miles

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

both front inner rack joints have slight play

rear exhaust catching on fuel tank

Pass 5 Dec 2014 126,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 126,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 113,546 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 113,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,801 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,801 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box deterioated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,124 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 58,543 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 58,531 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2008 39,492 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 39,415 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,800 miles

front drop links noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,800 miles

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

front drop links noisey

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,738 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 27,738 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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FP53 WTC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP53 WTC, 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 FP53 WTC registered?

FP53 WTC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FP53 WTC safe to buy?

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