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GN53 TCZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,375 mi
Last recorded118,375 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TCZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,375 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2014 113,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 113,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 95,896 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,775 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 60,578 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,501 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing detiorating

Advise:glow plug light flashing on dash indicating a fault

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,919 miles

Bothsides rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,556 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,556 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 37,856 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,355 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 TCZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

Is GN53 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TCZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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