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LC53 YOJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,535 mi
Last recorded173,535 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YOJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 173,535 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 173,535 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 168,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,663 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 145,663 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 134,107 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 120,081 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 120,081 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 106,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 106,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,342 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 74,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,059 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 64,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,426 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,927 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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LC53 YOJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LC53 YOJ, 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 LC53 YOJ registered?

LC53 YOJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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