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RK03 BWL

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 BWL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 123,244 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 123,243 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)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,277 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 113,277 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,432 miles

engine management light indicating a fault,not effecting emissions

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,432 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light indicating a fault,not effecting emissions

Pass 27 Feb 2009 84,866 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,187 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 76,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 44,336 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 44,336 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BWL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK03 BWL, 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 BWL registered?

RK03 BWL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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