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OY53 MTF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,280 mi
Last recorded128,280 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner BOOT HAS MINOR SPLIT BUT NOT LETTING INGRESS OF DIRT

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,279 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner BOOT HAS MINOR SPLIT BUT NOT LETTING INGRESS OF DIRT

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 121,847 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,827 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 101,085 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 101,085 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 86,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

esp light came on then off poss fault ?

nicks in both wiper ends

Pass 14 Sep 2013 70,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

deep slices o/s & n/s/r tyres no cord

smeel of fule under bonet no visable leaks ?

Pass 15 Sep 2012 67,791 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f / n/s/r & o/s/r tyres sliced across tread no cords showing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,345 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,564 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear seat lower hinge broken but seat now securing in an upright position

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,564 miles

Offside rear seat lower hinge broken but seat now securing in an upright position

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,403 miles

getting low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has nail in it

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,539 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,950 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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OY53 MTF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MTF, 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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OY53 MTF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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