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GN53 TFX

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

164,151 mi
Last recorded164,151 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TFX
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 164,151 miles

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

full length undertrays fitted covering various underbody components

inspection light on

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear door outer handle operation poor

offside front fog light inoperative,nearside smashed but working

offside rear reflector incomplete

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various body/bumper damage

Fail 30 Apr 2019 164,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

exhaust system in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

full length undertrays fitted covering various underbody components

inspection light on

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside rear door outer handle operation poor

offside front fog light inoperative,nearside smashed but working

offside rear reflector incomplete

oil seepage

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various body/bumper damage

Pass 28 Apr 2018 160,635 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Parking brake recording slightly low effort

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 160,635 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

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

Parking brake recording slightly low effort

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 154,450 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 31 May 2017 154,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 May 2016 150,345 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 150,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 140,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2015 140,403 miles

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2014 130,011 miles

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

Oil leak

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

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 129,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

rear silencer quite deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 125,690 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 7 May 2013 125,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop lamp not working

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2012 121,186 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake disc,s pitted

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

offside rear lightlens damaged

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2011 110,189 miles

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

both rear brake disc,s pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

offside rear lightlens damaged

slight play felt at nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2010 95,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

induction pipe insecure

offside front wing damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2010 95,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

induction pipe insecure

offside front wing damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,288 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 86,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 71,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,924 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 39,208 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 TFX is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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