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FY52 SVT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,232 mi
Last recorded88,232 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SVT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 69,202 miles

Suspect engine mount u/s as substantial engine movement

Suspect incorrect coil springs fitted as modification to spring seats.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rotten

Fail 20 Jan 2009 69,021 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspect engine mount u/s as substantial engine movement

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rotten

Pass 28 Dec 2007 59,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 43,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,775 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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FY52 SVT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY52 SVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY52 SVT?

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What year was FY52 SVT registered?

FY52 SVT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is FY52 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY52 SVT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY52 SVT have outstanding finance?

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