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SP03 DVT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

74,060 mi
Last recorded74,060 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high front both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,314 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer perishing

Fail 20 May 2015 60,419 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

fan belt cracked

rear silencer perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,653 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 51,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,033 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling away

slight blow at exhaust flexi

Fail 12 Jun 2012 46,028 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin peeling away

slight blow at exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,243 miles

exhaust flexi blowing slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 33,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,113 miles

offside rear tyre outside wall scrubbed

Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 23,582 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 23,582 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 18,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,113 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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SP03 DVT 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 SP03 DVT, 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 SP03 DVT registered?

SP03 DVT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is SP03 DVT safe to buy?

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