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HX03 NGU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,863 mi
Last recorded79,863 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 NGU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,863 miles

Rear Upper boot lid lenses damaged

exhaust back box deteriorated corroded

osf tyre perished

Fail 17 Aug 2016 79,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged deteriorated split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed perish cracked damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working bot5h ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper boot lid lenses damaged

exhaust back box deteriorated corroded

osf tyre perished

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,348 miles

childseat fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

childseat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 63,580 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 57,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,654 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,362 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 47,169 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 42,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake nearing full travel.

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 42,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake nearing full travel.

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,818 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 32,183 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 32,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,597 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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HX03 NGU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HX03 NGU, 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 HX03 NGU registered?

HX03 NGU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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