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HF03 LPU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,917 mi
Last recorded130,917 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 LPU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 130,917 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front inner c.v gaiter deteriorating

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2015 130,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system deteriorating

nearside front inner c.v gaiter deteriorating

offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,275 miles

cut to offside front tyre outer sidewall-no cords exposed

nearside front outer cv gaiter perished

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 98,723 miles

both front brake discs slightly warped

center and rear silencers outer skin corroded

nearside outer c.v gaiter perished

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,114 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 88,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,194 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,605 miles

Different size tyres fitted on each axle

Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,605 miles

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

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

Different size tyres fitted on each axle

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,503 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,697 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,697 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 34,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,773 miles

Both rear brake discs badly corroded

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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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HF03 LPU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HF03 LPU, 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 HF03 LPU registered?

HF03 LPU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is HF03 LPU safe to buy?

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