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GK53 AYT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 AYT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 117,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f main beam incorrect (bulb in wrong)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,294 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 100,294 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exh heat sheild insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,582 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,433 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,492 miles

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

nearside rear brake caliper lever stiff.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 78,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake caliper lever stiff.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 58,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,226 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 36,257 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,549 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 AYT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

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

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