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GN53 TGJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,335 mi
Last recorded186,335 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TGJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 186,335 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 180,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 175,772 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 175,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 170,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 163,753 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 163,753 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 151,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 129,835 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)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2013 110,036 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 110,036 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2012 91,045 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Rear Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2012 91,045 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Rear Exhaust Section heavily corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,793 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

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

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,800 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,946 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TGJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

GN53 TGJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is GN53 TGJ safe to buy?

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