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GK53 AXV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,456 mi
Last recorded198,456 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 198,456 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 198,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 197,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 197,196 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 195,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 194,125 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 17 Oct 2016 192,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 190,643 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 187,748 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 184,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 178,020 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 178,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Aug 2011 169,652 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 169,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 165,997 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

passenger front door difficult to open from outside

steering warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 17 Aug 2010 165,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

passenger front door difficult to open from outside

steering warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2009 124,079 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 81,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,988 miles

air bag light stays on

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2006 65,079 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 64,060 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 AXV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK53 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

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

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