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NH03 AVM

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

160,317 mi
Last recorded160,317 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 AVM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 160,317 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2020 160,315 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2019 156,755 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Fail 3 May 2019 156,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Pass 16 May 2018 152,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 152,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 149,117 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 149,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on may have fault don't part at times (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 145,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 145,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 137,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 137,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 132,139 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 132,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 121,060 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 108,770 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 18 May 2012 108,770 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,838 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 96,838 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,369 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 82,313 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 67,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,504 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,460 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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NH03 AVM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 NH03 AVM, 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 NH03 AVM registered?

NH03 AVM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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