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OV03 GWZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,954 mi
Last recorded89,954 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GWZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,954 miles

Emissions not detected

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 81,113 miles

Nearside Front brake hose is cracking

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Front wheel slight buckle

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,230 miles

Center exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Rear lamp unit also filling with water. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust silencer corroding

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perished and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper rubbers deteriating

offside front tyre wearing tread edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wiper rubbers deteriating

offside front tyre wearing tread edge

Pass 11 Jul 2013 62,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 58,846 miles

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,423 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 41,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,487 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 34,487 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,262 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 29,259 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 22,853 miles

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

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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OV03 GWZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OV03 GWZ, 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 OV03 GWZ registered?

OV03 GWZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is OV03 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV03 GWZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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