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FY53 JZF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,982 mi
Last recorded68,982 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JZF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 54,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded slightly (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 48,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,865 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,554 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,862 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 41,862 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,966 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 40,966 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,360 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,636 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,635 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY53 JZF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY53 JZF, 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

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What year was FY53 JZF registered?

FY53 JZF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 JZF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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