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LK03 VWY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,427 mi
Last recorded159,427 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 VWY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,427 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre near inside edge just round from valve ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges especially inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement before wheel alignment worthwhile ()

Fail 27 Apr 2018 159,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre near inside edge just round from valve ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges especially inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement before wheel alignment worthwhile ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 146,596 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 146,934 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 141,099 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 141,099 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 135,887 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,158 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 127,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,455 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 118,455 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 106,301 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 100,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

washer bottle leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,161 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,300 miles

BOOT DIFFICULT TO OPEN

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †SOME BRAKE IMBALANCE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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LK03 VWY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

LK03 VWY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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