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SA03 TWJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on27 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 TWJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2013 93,118 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 93,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear discs backplates corroded

rear exhaust corroded deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 91,952 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,114 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 71,685 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake disc scored Brake reading at time of test ok For advice only

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,331 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 41,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 24,252 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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SA03 TWJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA03 TWJ, 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 SA03 TWJ registered?

SA03 TWJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SA03 TWJ safe to buy?

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