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MV03 AFE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

54,213 mi
Last recorded54,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV03 AFE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 54,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 52,346 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF tyre sidewall cracked but deep enough to reach chord

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

OSR Light lens missing but has not sharp edges or white light to the rear

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 47,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

exhuast system corroded

off side front track rod end has silicone sealer around rubber bush

rear seats have baggage placed on them unable to test seat belts

undertrays fitted covering full floor pan brake and fuel pipes

Fail 27 May 2014 47,677 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

exhuast system corroded

off side front track rod end has silicone sealer around rubber bush

rear seats have baggage placed on them unable to test seat belts

undertrays fitted covering full floor pan brake and fuel pipes

Pass 31 May 2013 43,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2013 43,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust System Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 34,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,047 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,987 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,189 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 22,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 13,135 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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MV03 AFE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV03 AFE, 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 MV03 AFE registered?

MV03 AFE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is MV03 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV03 AFE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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