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GK53 CJX

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,078 mi
Last recorded122,078 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 122,078 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 122,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,603 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,798 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,864 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,780 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,925 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 71,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,105 miles

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

PLASTIC UNDER TRAYS FITTED COVERING 90% OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES AND FUEL LINES

Pass 17 Jul 2009 53,165 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,397 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 34,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,211 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 CJX is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

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

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