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LK53 OEL

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,301 mi
Last recorded94,301 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 94,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 90,158 miles

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

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

boot handle is broken

heat shield is insecure

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 28 May 2020 90,158 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

heat shield is insecure

Pass 14 May 2019 82,232 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 14 May 2019 82,231 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 71,364 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)

rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 10 May 2018 71,364 miles

Offside 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 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)

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 15 May 2017 58,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 58,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 53,680 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 53,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 48,734 miles

engine warning lamp lit

Fail 19 May 2014 48,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 8 May 2013 44,451 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 41,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

slight runout o/s/front brake

varios oil leaks

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight exhaust blow center joint

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,968 miles

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

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

rear brake noisey advise investigation

Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,640 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,081 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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LK53 OEL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver 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 LK53 OEL, 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 LK53 OEL registered?

LK53 OEL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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