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KN03 TGZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 TGZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2025 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has a flat spot 185 60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts x2 (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in windscreen x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 75,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,573 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,217 miles

chip on windscreen

general age related corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2020 61,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 61,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 60,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,603 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 57,065 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 11 May 2016 54,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 51,875 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,714 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 35,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 31,741 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 23,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 23,166 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

Pass 14 May 2007 17,418 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,185 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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KN03 TGZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TGZ, 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 KN03 TGZ registered?

KN03 TGZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is KN03 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 TGZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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