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GN53 TBV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,499 mi
Last recorded125,499 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TBV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,499 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 125,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 98,243 miles

Rear parking brake efficiency just met needs some adjustments/repairs

surface rust on rear coil springs and on some other components under the vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2017 97,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,900 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,720 miles

Nearside Front tyre inside edge scrubbing off

both front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 94,592 miles

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off inside edge

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,038 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,851 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not yet blowing.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,511 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded

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

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 75,660 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 66,479 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

first speed resistors burnt out in both radiator fans

Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,479 miles

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

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

first speed resistors burnt out in both radiator fans

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,152 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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GN53 TBV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GN53 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

GN53 TBV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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