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SO03 YRU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 YRU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 62,199 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 62,199 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 59,865 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 59,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 56,971 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components suspension arm ball joint mounting bolts fouling hub knuckle (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,795 miles

steering warn light on

Fail 30 Jul 2019 51,795 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust poor condition

steering warn light on

Pass 1 Aug 2018 48,715 miles

Bonnet latch broken but can still open

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 48,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet latch broken but can still open

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,363 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 42,315 miles

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

rear exhaust poor

Fail 1 Aug 2016 42,315 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust poor

Pass 20 Jul 2015 39,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,836 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 35,040 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,592 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,592 miles

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

advise engine management light on

advise power steering light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,888 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 15,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,129 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 12,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,577 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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SO03 YRU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SO03 YRU, 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 SO03 YRU registered?

SO03 YRU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is SO03 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 YRU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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