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LK03 NLU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,072 mi
Last recorded112,072 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 NLU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 112,072 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

eml light is on

Fail 14 May 2020 112,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

eml light is on

Pass 20 May 2019 104,856 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp image fuzzy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

oil on minimum

Fail 20 May 2019 104,856 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp image fuzzy

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

mil lamp on

oil on minimum

Pass 22 May 2018 97,068 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 97,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 89,689 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 82,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,067 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 67,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,493 miles

front brake disc worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 20 May 2013 63,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 59,613 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,794 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 51,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 35,944 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 May 2010 35,922 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 May 2009 29,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,825 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 20,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,208 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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LK03 NLU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK03 NLU, 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 LK03 NLU registered?

LK03 NLU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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