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KE53 LUZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,384 mi
Last recorded87,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 LUZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 87,384 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 87,259 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,280 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,133 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe to servo leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

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

undertrays fitted limiting inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 15 Oct 2015 61,517 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,516 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,415 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,414 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,536 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 47,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,315 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

Fail 24 Oct 2012 43,315 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,288 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,160 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,285 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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KE53 LUZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 KE53 LUZ, 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 KE53 LUZ registered?

KE53 LUZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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