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GN53 TZP

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,408 mi
Last recorded137,408 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 137,408 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front lower sills crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has been attached with a cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. Inner shoulder heavily worn, no cords exposed at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower/outer sill is corroded but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Not in its locating clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. Heavily worn on inner shoulder. No cords exposed at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower/outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion within 30cm of the trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front lower sills crushed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Has been attached with a cable tie (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. Inner shoulder heavily worn, no cords exposed at this time (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower/outer sill is corroded but not within any prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Not in its locating clips (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. Heavily worn on inner shoulder. No cords exposed at this time (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 127,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 127,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

mid exhaust clamp is deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Fail 23 Nov 2016 120,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

mid exhaust clamp is deteriorated, system still adequately supported

Pass 14 Nov 2015 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mount has slight play in bush

Pass 10 Nov 2014 102,305 miles

exhaust outer skin coming away on back box

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 87,885 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,171 miles

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)

center exhausy corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 56,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,798 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,002 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,699 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 32,699 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,628 miles

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

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 TZP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 TZP, 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 TZP registered?

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

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