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GK53 CJY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,493 mi
Last recorded109,493 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 109,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,044 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,141 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.DRIVERS SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY.REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.MIDDLE EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN.WEAR ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 94,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting

Offside Rear Tyre splitting

Offside Rear hand brake low reading

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,783 miles

SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY CRACKED.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,203 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 90,122 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,400 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)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,338 miles

advise condensation in os headlamp

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2008 61,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,098 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 35,987 miles

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

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 CJY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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