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MJ53 SYU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

177,601 mi
Last recorded177,601 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SYU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 177,601 miles

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 May 2024 176,232 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 174,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 160,709 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 152,898 miles

exhaust shortened, back box delete, still has cat & mid box, exhaust secure

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

exhaust backbox heat shield loose

exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 123,082 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

exhaust rear box deteriated

Fail 11 May 2018 123,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

exhaust rear box deteriated

Pass 8 May 2017 108,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewall chunked (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 May 2017 108,356 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and sidewall chunked (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 94,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall chunked

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

Fail 9 May 2016 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall chunked

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

Pass 15 May 2015 81,784 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged side wall

Fail 9 May 2015 81,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre damaged side wall

Pass 14 May 2014 76,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 76,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 72,230 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,725 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,076 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 33,337 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 33,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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MJ53 SYU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ53 SYU, 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 MJ53 SYU registered?

MJ53 SYU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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