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GN53 TZA

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

175,777 mi
Last recorded175,777 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TZA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 175,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 175,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 175,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 174,903 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 162,608 miles

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R Light unit misty with water

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 162,264 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre section insecure (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

N/S/R Light unit misty with water

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 154,158 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 153,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 140,827 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2013 140,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 129,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 129,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,738 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 117,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,710 miles

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

Rear brake discs'rusty'

Fail 11 Oct 2010 97,710 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs'rusty'

Pass 30 Jun 2010 96,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 96,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 83,765 miles

adverse noise from engine area around cam belt or alternator

both front brake discs and brake pads required in very near future

rear silencer outer caseing corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2009 83,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adverse noise from engine area around cam belt or alternator

both front brake discs and brake pads required in very near future

rear silencer outer caseing corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,696 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 56,978 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 36,428 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 TZA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

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

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