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GN53 LLK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,667 mi
Last recorded81,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 LLK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 81,667 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubber hose cracked going into ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubber hose cracked going into ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join wit rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 77,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both beams 'kick-up' to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join wit rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear handbrake effort lags.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,110 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,110 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 67,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 62,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 61,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti roll bar rubbing subframe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,006 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also suspension and springs quite rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 58,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken front flexi, also rest of system very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose insecure cover. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 56,673 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2019 56,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 55,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,819 miles

EML on

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,199 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,425 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2014 46,244 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2014 46,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine management light on

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,205 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 35,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,101 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,426 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 28,426 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/14

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,554 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/60/14

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,035 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,329 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 10,094 miles

advise: offside rear quarter panel damaged

advise: travel on handbrake

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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GN53 LLK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN53 LLK, 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 GN53 LLK registered?

GN53 LLK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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