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SN03 VLT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

136,887 mi
Last recorded136,887 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 VLT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,310 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 112,314 miles

Nearside floor shield hanging loose

Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,311 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Flexible Hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside floor shield hanging loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,736 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,733 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,355 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,840 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,620 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 57,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,975 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,612 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 24,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,462 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 23,432 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 21,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 21,690 miles

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

Advise both front tyres wearing on inner edge †

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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SN03 VLT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SN03 VLT, 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 SN03 VLT registered?

SN03 VLT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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