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PX03 HYJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 HYJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,707 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 123,704 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,150 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

indicator tell tale inoperative

Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs and pads worn

indicator tell tale inoperative

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,346 miles

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

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

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

indicators tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres slightly cracked on tread

Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,346 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

indicators tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres slightly cracked on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,820 miles

indicator visual tell tale inoperative

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,408 miles

indicator visual tell tale inoperative

rear silencer corroded

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,408 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

indicator visual tell tale inoperative

rear silencer corroded

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,799 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

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

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

indicators visual tell tale inoperative

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,799 miles

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)

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

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

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

indicators visual tell tale inoperative

nearside front tyre small cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag lamp on

indicator visual tell tale inoperative

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

air bag lamp on

indicator visual tell tale inoperative

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,596 miles

inner edges of both front tyres worn

Fail 17 Sep 2009 72,596 miles

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

inner edges of both front tyres worn

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,791 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 29 Sep 2008 69,791 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on edges.

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,343 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 66,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 61,231 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 61,231 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PX03 HYJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 PX03 HYJ, 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 PX03 HYJ registered?

PX03 HYJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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