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GX03 LXY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LXY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,025 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 139,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,317 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers side window inop

o/s front tyreperished

rear exsaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,768 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 119,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 112,100 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 105,426 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 105,426 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 99,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,464 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 68,464 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,686 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 67,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,509 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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GX03 LXY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black 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 GX03 LXY, 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 GX03 LXY registered?

GX03 LXY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is GX03 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 LXY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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