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PE53 UJC

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UJC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,467 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 145,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn off on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 99,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 99,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 45,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 43,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,571 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 26,959 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PE53 UJC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PE53 UJC, 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 PE53 UJC registered?

PE53 UJC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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