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MW52 WBG

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 WBG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 70,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,208 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,646 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,595 miles

back box exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 65,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

back box exhaust slightly corroded

front anti roll bar D bush offside front

Pass 4 Feb 2021 62,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 62,844 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Reverse lights working on fog light (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 58,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 55,593 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,228 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,530 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 46,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,501 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,748 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,739 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 14,296 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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MW52 WBG is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW52 WBG, 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 MW52 WBG registered?

MW52 WBG is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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