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RX03 ZSU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,552 mi
Last recorded55,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 ZSU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 55,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack dust boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 bits of metal next to each other ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack dust boot (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level below min mark, no leaks

eml light on

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt also adult seat back rest moves when locked in, unable to inspect further due to child seat fitted ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,394 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 39,386 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 37,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,241 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 32,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 32,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 30,704 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 30,702 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2013 29,395 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 29,395 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,490 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 17,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,900 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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RX03 ZSU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RX03 ZSU, 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 RX03 ZSU registered?

RX03 ZSU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 April 2003.

Is RX03 ZSU safe to buy?

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