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SP53 LHN

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 LHN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,234 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light is illuminated

nearside rear inner position lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2015 79,046 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 59,195 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,006 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,290 miles

offside rear tyre nearing limit

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

offside rear tyre nearing limit

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,728 miles

front discs scored

Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,728 miles

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

front discs scored

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,671 miles

rear wishbone bushes in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,795 miles

Nearside, rear tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,676 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 21,858 miles

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

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

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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SP53 LHN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP53 LHN, 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 SP53 LHN registered?

SP53 LHN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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