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HX53 POH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,334 mi
Last recorded131,334 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 POH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion to wheel arch

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 114,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged High pressure hose off caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,410 miles

Both rear caliper park brake levers not fully retracting

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2018 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear caliper park brake levers not fully retracting

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,558 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Moisture (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2017 101,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Moisture (1.4.A.2e)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 196,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,102 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,280 miles

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,645 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,637 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 123,535 miles

Engine missfire/lumpy idle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Pass 22 Sep 2012 123,535 miles

Engine missfire/lumpy idle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Sep 2012 122,227 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,853 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2010 75,972 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 75,972 miles

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

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

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

body damage and scratches to vehicle

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2009 68,019 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 68,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,051 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,757 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,124 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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HX53 POH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HX53 POH, 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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HX53 POH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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