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GK53 CHO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,518 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine missting of oil

rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 144,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all brake discs worn and corroded

engine missting of oil

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,543 miles

corrosion on coil springs. corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 18 Jan 2016 134,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion on coil springs. corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,547 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,067 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to coil springs

exhaust heat shield insucre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,094 miles

Damage to offside front and nearside rear tyres

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,093 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

slight grease in o/s/f cv boot but no cuts

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,403 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,398 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)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,319 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

noise from front suspension

slight binding to o/s/r brakes

Fail 3 Mar 2009 44,319 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

noise from front suspension

slight binding to o/s/r brakes

Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 17,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 CHO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CHO, 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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GK53 CHO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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