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MW03 EPV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,003 mi
Last recorded133,003 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 EPV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 133,003 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 133,003 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,251 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,608 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,601 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

back box deteriorating but not loosing gases

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

back box deteriorating but not loosing gases

Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,058 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 29 Nov 2013 74,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,685 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated + corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated + corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,998 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,178 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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MW03 EPV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW03 EPV, 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 MW03 EPV registered?

MW03 EPV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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