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KM03 JZJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,389 mi
Last recorded143,389 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JZJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 143,389 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

play n/s/track rod end

Fail 20 Mar 2020 143,389 miles

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

play n/s/track rod end

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lenses (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 123,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,739 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 15 Jul 2017 111,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear light lenses damaged

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 15 Jul 2016 103,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 103,796 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,852 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front discs worn

front wipers worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn

front wipers worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,389 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,366 miles

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)

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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KM03 JZJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KM03 JZJ, 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 KM03 JZJ registered?

KM03 JZJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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