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MEZ 1596

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,904 mi
Last recorded148,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 1596
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 148,904 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 148,904 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,033 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 141,033 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,179 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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MEZ 1596 is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MEZ 1596, 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 MEZ 1596 registered?

MEZ 1596 is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MEZ 1596 safe to buy?

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