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OY53 LTE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,468 mi
Last recorded134,468 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LTE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,468 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

steering warning lamp illuminated not electronic power steering

Fail 7 Mar 2016 134,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

steering warning lamp illuminated not electronic power steering

Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,222 miles

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

bonnet secondry securing dvice semi siezed

Fail 6 Mar 2015 118,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet secondry securing dvice semi siezed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,785 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,086 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to limit

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 80,526 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres close to limit

n/s/r brake disk corroded and pitted

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 62,994 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,228 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,218 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,028 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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OY53 LTE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue 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 OY53 LTE, 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 OY53 LTE registered?

OY53 LTE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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