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GJ53 YJR

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,236 mi
Last recorded105,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YJR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 105,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,361 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 91,442 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 74,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front tyre wearing from inside

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,244 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 38,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,167 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 17,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,989 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 12,225 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,225 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,024 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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GJ53 YJR is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ53 YJR, 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 GJ53 YJR registered?

GJ53 YJR is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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