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OV03 GYH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,156 mi
Last recorded134,156 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 GYH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 134,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 134,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,304 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 120,302 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,727 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,718 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded but sealed and secure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 90,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,489 miles

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,686 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,194 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 69,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 69,628 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,181 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,149 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,426 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GYH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV03 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

OV03 GYH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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