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GN53 TZO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,420 mi
Last recorded158,420 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 158,420 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

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

O/S/F outer CV boot damp

Oil leak

Play in both front inner steering tie rods

Rear shocks corroded

Various under body corrosion

Fail 3 Dec 2015 158,408 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

All suspension coil springs corroded

Exhaust system and clamps corroded

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

O/S/F outer CV boot damp

Oil leak

Play in both front inner steering tie rods

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

Rear shocks corroded

Various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,555 miles

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

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

accident damage to o/side rear sill area

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust poor

Fail 2 Apr 2013 134,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust poor

Pass 6 Feb 2012 113,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 90,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 89,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,281 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,281 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,925 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,079 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 TZO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

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

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