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NK53 GBU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,023 mi
Last recorded177,023 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 GBU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 177,023 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

inside car extremely unclean

Fail 4 Mar 2015 153,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,116 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 144,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 132,110 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 120,664 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,907 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outside edges

Fail 17 Aug 2010 106,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,944 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly deteriorated .

Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet safty catch siezed in the open position

Fail 14 Aug 2008 76,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet safty catch siezed in the open position

Pass 25 Aug 2007 59,194 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 59,194 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 43,414 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,414 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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NK53 GBU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK53 GBU, 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 NK53 GBU registered?

NK53 GBU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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