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GK53 AYL

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,964 mi
Last recorded191,964 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AYL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 191,964 miles

rear silence seperating. long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Oct 2014 183,206 miles

child seats fit at rear

Fail 23 Oct 2014 183,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

child seats fit at rear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 174,924 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 171,128 miles

child seats fit at rear

Fail 15 Feb 2013 171,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seats fit at rear

Pass 6 Jan 2012 162,876 miles

rear brake discs corroded.. child seats fitted at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2010 140,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 110,465 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 110,465 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding

Fail 29 Dec 2007 85,185 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,166 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 AYL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

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

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