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GN53 TZR

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TZR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,077 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 109,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,978 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 106,976 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre joint loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,736 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 105,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,233 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through a split in the sidewall close to bead (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed through a split in the sidewall close to bead (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through splits in shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 97,306 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 79,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,029 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 53,462 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 45,223 miles

bonnet release handle insecure.

engine undertray insecure.

exhaust rear box corroded through outer skin.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,801 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside edges

rear discs corroded on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,801 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front discs corroded on inside edges

rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,747 miles

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

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

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 TZR is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

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

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