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PN52 ZPH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 ZPH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 114,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 114,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 114,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

exhaust backbox deteriorated

exhaust front middle section rubber split and deteriorated

fuel filter corroded heavily

offside door mirror housing cracked

undertrays damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,551 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 105,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 95,626 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,808 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,807 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,406 miles

Handbrake travel high

N/S front rear wishbone bush deteriorating

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 57,583 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,295 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 45,294 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 36,430 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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PN52 ZPH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PN52 ZPH, 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 PN52 ZPH registered?

PN52 ZPH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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