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FV53 LSD

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LSD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,172 miles

All under body components covered in thick black substance

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner and outer and sill used cat tool are slightly weak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,319 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front cv boot insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,483 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 137,482 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability D-bushes severely worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 133,117 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,151 miles

Rear backbox corroded but not blowing

Fail 7 Nov 2017 126,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear backbox corroded but not blowing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,568 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 117,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 107,442 miles

rear exhaust box correoded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,442 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

rear exhaust box correoded

Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,808 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,948 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,948 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,171 miles

corrosion rear brake discs.

exhaust back box corroded.Ok at time of test.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

corrosion rear brake discs.

exhaust back box corroded.Ok at time of test.

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.Ok at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,790 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,197 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 50,247 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2007 39,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,789 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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FV53 LSD is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FV53 LSD, 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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FV53 LSD is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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