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SB53 MOA

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 MOA
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 154,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 154,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 149,191 miles

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

osf spring broken at end but not affecting function

Pass 29 Nov 2014 141,021 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 131,525 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Dec 2013 131,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 128,161 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system corroding front to rear

Pass 1 Feb 2013 128,161 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust system corroding front to rear

Pass 7 Dec 2011 123,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 118,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 118,771 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 118,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,948 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 110,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,826 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 96,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 78,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 59,339 miles

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

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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SB53 MOA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SB53 MOA, 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 SB53 MOA registered?

SB53 MOA is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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