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OY53 LSD

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,696 mi
Last recorded134,696 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LSD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 134,696 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 129,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 125,819 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 125,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 111,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 109,552 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 109,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,221 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 105,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,782 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,389 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,904 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,302 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,054 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn, 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,817 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 72,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,654 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,647 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OY53 LSD is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OY53 LSD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY53 LSD registered?

OY53 LSD is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is OY53 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 LSD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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