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GK53 AZB

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,486 mi
Last recorded149,486 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 149,486 miles

Offside Front outer wing corroded

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 149,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe box outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 148,268 miles

ns inner c,v boot split

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 137,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 147,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 136,150 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 136,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 118,877 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 103,621 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,621 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 97,578 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 97,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,630 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 65,638 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,564 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 32,386 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 AZB is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

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

Is GK53 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 AZB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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