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2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UPC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 110,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 110,261 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of them (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s to front calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure,also rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but no leaks

underbody rusty suspect car has been stood for long time

Fail 24 Sep 2019 110,224 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s to front calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure,also rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but no leaks

underbody rusty suspect car has been stood for long time

Pass 2 May 2017 109,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,172 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 105,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,466 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside wiper blade split.

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 90,940 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 81,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,463 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2008 48,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,760 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 35,897 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,960 miles

Adjusted both headlamp aims

Fail 20 Feb 2006 17,960 miles

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

Adjusted both front headlamp aims

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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FY03 UPC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY03 UPC, 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 FY03 UPC registered?

FY03 UPC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is FY03 UPC safe to buy?

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