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FX53 OXP

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,220 mi
Last recorded117,220 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OXP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 117,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 117,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,788 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 107,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,158 miles

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine light on, Ecp light on

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

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,590 miles

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

rear scilencer heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,586 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear scilencer heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.Ok at time of test.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.Ok at time of test.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 72,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,530 miles

slight blow from exhaust front flexi

Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,461 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 51,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,128 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 31,201 miles

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

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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FX53 OXP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FX53 OXP, 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 FX53 OXP registered?

FX53 OXP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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