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GU52 XMB

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,499 mi
Last recorded137,499 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XMB
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 137,499 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 19 Feb 2014 134,515 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded badly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 129,542 miles

slightly low braking effort on offside parking brake

Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,242 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 123,000 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,484 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 110,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,278 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,098 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,278 miles

rear exhaust box quite corrode

Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,975 miles

both front brake disces quite worn

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 57,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight rear offside brake bind

Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,957 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 44,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GU52 XMB 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 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 GU52 XMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 XMB registered?

GU52 XMB is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is GU52 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 XMB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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