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SB03 EKM

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,376 mi
Last recorded88,376 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 EKM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 88,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,376 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,836 miles

advise both front suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are corroded on inner friction surfaces

rear brakes are in need of adjustment or repair

wear at both front top strut mountings/bearings

Fail 6 Sep 2012 78,836 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both front suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are corroded on inner friction surfaces

rear brakes are in need of adjustment or repair

wear at both front top strut mountings/bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2011 69,047 miles

Both front brake discs pitted.

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

Offside inner tail lamp not working.

Offside rear tyre worn on edges close to limit.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 68,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs pitted.

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

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

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

Offside inner tail lamp not working.

Offside rear tyre worn on edges close to limit.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes are sticking slightly.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 61,458 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,392 miles

M.I.illuminated

gas leak from corroded front flex section

n/s inner tail lamp inop.

n/s no.plate lamp lens missing

Fail 18 Aug 2009 53,392 miles

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

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

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

M.I.illuminated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gas leak from corroded front flex section

n/s inner tail lamp inop.

n/s no.plate lamp lens missing

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,213 miles

wear on o/s wishbone rear bush

Fail 14 Aug 2008 45,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wear on o/s wishbone rear bush

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,613 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,040 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SB03 EKM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB03 EKM, 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 SB03 EKM registered?

SB03 EKM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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