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MW52 XTJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,497 mi
Last recorded145,497 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 XTJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 145,497 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,421 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 145,382 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine DRIPPING ON EXHAUST (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 135,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2016 122,039 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ON LIMIT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S ()

passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed O/S/R (6.2.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 107,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

high leval brake light not working

rear exhaust box badly corroded/ deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very limit +bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 107,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

high leval brake light not working

rear exhaust box badly corroded/ deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on very limit +bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 95,068 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 95,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 73,269 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 73,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,368 miles

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,986 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 47,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,710 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 18,920 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 XTJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MW52 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

MW52 XTJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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