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RK03 BWE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,075 mi
Last recorded109,075 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BWE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 108,887 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 101,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery cover fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,419 miles

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2010 81,330 miles

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

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorating but not blowing

very slight movement to both front inner rack joints

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,531 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 74,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 67,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 60,370 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,305 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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RK03 BWE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK03 BWE, 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 RK03 BWE registered?

RK03 BWE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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