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RN52 FNF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,874 mi
Last recorded171,874 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FNF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 171,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 164,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall tyre damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 150,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 142,628 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 134,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 127,681 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,740 miles

dampness around steering rack ends

front brake discs very heavly worn

rear brake discs heavly worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

dampness around steering rack ends

front brake discs very heavly worn

rear brake discs heavly worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 109,195 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to perish

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,729 miles

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR COLLERS SNAPPED

REAR BRAC DISC`S STARTING TO RUST

Fail 17 Jan 2008 91,664 miles

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

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR COLLERS SNAPPED

REAR BRAC DISC`S STARTING TO RUST

Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,627 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2007 80,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 74,402 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

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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RN52 FNF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RN52 FNF, 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 RN52 FNF registered?

RN52 FNF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is RN52 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FNF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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