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KN03 BWY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,161 mi
Last recorded123,161 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 BWY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wing corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,161 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front wing corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 113,277 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 113,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn smooth on inner and outer edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 107,245 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

bonnet catch release stiff

both rear shock absorbers damp

condensation in n/s head lamp

coolant level on minimum

diesel smell from engine

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose but system gas tight

fluid on engine and gear box

lower engine stabilizer mounting rubber bush contaminated, swelled allowing movement

marks and damage too o/s doors

n/s dip beam image defused

n/s inner cv boot cracked

noise but no roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

noise from pulley side of engine

Fail 7 Nov 2015 107,245 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

bonnet catch release stiff

both rear shock absorbers damp

condensation in n/s head lamp

coolant level on minimum

diesel smell from engine

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and loose but system gas tight

fluid on engine and gear box

lower engine stabilizer mounting rubber bush contaminated, swelled allowing movement

marks and damage too o/s doors

n/s dip beam image defused

n/s inner cv boot cracked

noise but no roughness from n/s/r wheel bearing

noise from pulley side of engine

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,317 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Glow plug light on

Fail 14 Nov 2014 102,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both rear road springs corroded

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front nearside lower arm rear bush perished and split

Glow plug light on

Rear nearside inner side light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2013 96,217 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and split

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads worn to o/s front

n/s rear wheel = steel rim fitted = others 3 alloys

rear brake pads and discs worn

rear exhaust box corroded and split

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,522 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,371 miles

195/55/15/84v

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroaded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,360 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

195/55/15/84v

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroaded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 65,815 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,262 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 53,333 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 53,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 47,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 42,304 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KN03 BWY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN03 BWY, 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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KN03 BWY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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