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GN53 TCK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,011 mi
Last recorded147,011 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 147,011 miles

outer sills poor

Fail 28 Dec 2016 147,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sills poor

Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 127,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Nov 2013 107,813 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 89,594 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 89,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 77,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,400 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,149 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,613 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,681 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 28,681 miles

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

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 TCK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

GN53 TCK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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