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GK53 AXT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,276 mi
Last recorded122,276 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AXT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,276 miles

OFFSIDE TOP MOUNT WORN

Pass 12 Jul 2023 119,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,596 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 119,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 117,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,783 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,189 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,343 miles

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

Nearside front top anti-roll bar link arm bolt snapped in thread, but not loose.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,163 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 28 Mar 2013 66,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight brake bind at offside & nearside front wheels

Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,667 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,996 miles

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,798 miles

Advise strip/clean/lubricate front brakes and further inspection

Front brakes binding slightly

O/s/f abs sensor wiring incorrectly routed slightly fouling tyre lock to lock check

Pass 12 Dec 2007 33,188 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 33,188 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,381 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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GK53 AXT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK53 AXT, 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 GK53 AXT registered?

GK53 AXT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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