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GK53 AXU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,295 mi
Last recorded131,295 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 131,295 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot split by small clip

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,191 miles

Both rear brake discs worn / rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 116,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 116,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,639 miles

Rear exhaust back box rusty / deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2017 104,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 95,677 miles

front brake imbalance 25%

rear exhaust back box rusty / deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,660 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorating

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slightly binding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes slightly binding

rear brake discs very rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 58,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

front brakes have a slight bind

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,049 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

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

front brakes have a slight bind

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,823 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,275 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,111 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,202 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 AXU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

GK53 AXU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is GK53 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 AXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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