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SP03 DVN

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,233 mi
Last recorded77,233 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DVN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,233 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,147 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight leak from exhaust front flexi section

Fail 28 Dec 2011 70,136 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

slight leak from exhaust front flexi section

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 56,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2007 28,767 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,899 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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SP03 DVN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP03 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP03 DVN registered?

SP03 DVN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is SP03 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP03 DVN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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