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MW52 WEP

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 WEP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,849 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 46,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,760 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside head light / advise repair (4.1.1 (b) (i))

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,433 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 41,280 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 41,280 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light inoperative / mounted in boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,317 miles

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

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

coolant level below minimum when vehicle presented

coolant radiator leaking

offside rear tyre is 11 years old

tyre size : 185/60 R14 82H

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,854 miles

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,940 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 33,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 31,125 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,728 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 25,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 23,915 miles

boot sometimes will not open

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside windscreen wiper worn

unable to open offside rear door from outside unless you open inside first

Fail 25 Jan 2012 23,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

electrical fault on vehicle

steering warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Jan 2011 21,427 miles

TYRE N/S REAR LOW TREAD...WEAR TO SIDEWALL

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,528 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 19,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 18,788 miles

both front lower wish bone bushes cracking slightly

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

offside front tyre slightly low tread just 3MM

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,101 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2007 16,659 miles

offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,605 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 WEP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW52 WEP registered?

MW52 WEP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is MW52 WEP safe to buy?

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