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HF53 ETK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

187,650 mi
Last recorded187,650 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ETK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 187,650 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 22 Nov 2021 187,650 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 25 Nov 2020 182,076 miles

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

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 182,076 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 179,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 175,737 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 169,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2016 162,934 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box rusty

underbody covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2016 162,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear exhaust box rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,488 miles

rear exhaust box rusty & poor

underbody covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 152,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box rusty & poor

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 140,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 129,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 108,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 97,717 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 88,144 miles

play in steering rack(offside)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 88,114 miles

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

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

play in steering rack(offside)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,472 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,061 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 69,061 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heater plug light flashing indicating fault

nearside inner tail lamp not working

Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,515 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear hand brake cable slighty tight

Fail 28 Sep 2007 55,515 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear hand brake cable slighty tight

Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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HF53 ETK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 HF53 ETK, 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 HF53 ETK registered?

HF53 ETK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HF53 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 ETK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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