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OY53 MVC

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,074 mi
Last recorded181,074 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 181,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2015 181,074 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2014 164,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside sill damaged

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 164,962 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

offside sill damaged

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 143,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes covered in grease

front bumper damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside blade torn - still clearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 103,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

ariel broken

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

pinhole in nearside cv boot

Fail 15 Mar 2011 103,622 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

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

ariel broken

nearside door mirror loose

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

pinhole in nearside cv boot

Fail 15 Mar 2010 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake discs getting slightly pitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2010 82,793 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake discs getting slightly pitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,935 miles

rear discs in poor condition

rear wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2008 60,821 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear wishbone bushes starting to sepersate,

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,191 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 4 Sep 2006 33,502 miles

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

Offside Front 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 MVC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVC, 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 MVC registered?

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

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