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SV03 JHK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

119,854 mi
Last recorded119,854 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 JHK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 119,854 miles

Nearside Front indicator slightly white

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush fitted incorrectly and play in front bush

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Front wheel arch corroded/tapped up

Offside Rear tyre cracking 205/45/16

dampness and corrosion power steering pipe

exhaust corroded

slight movement drivers seat

Fail 10 Mar 2021 119,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads also discs corroded and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front indicator slightly white

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush fitted incorrectly and play in front bush

Offside Front anti roll bar link worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking 205/45/16

both hand brake levers not fully returning

dampness and corrosion power steering pipe

exhaust corroded

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,551 miles

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

Offside Rear brake baking plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 112,551 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake baking plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,947 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

handbrake caliper levers not fully returning

maybe fault developing with aux belt components/alternator

n/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s/f lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted

slight dampness power steering pipe

Fail 4 Mar 2019 103,947 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

handbrake caliper levers not fully returning

maybe fault developing with aux belt components/alternator

n/s/f indicator slightly white

o/s inner cv boot missing clip

o/s/f lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted

slight dampness power steering pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2018 95,436 miles

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted

slight imbalance on front axle

some grease around o/s/r axle bush

Fail 8 Mar 2018 95,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake servo pipe has been repaired twice and splitting in third area, should be replaced

exhaust clamps deteriorated/split

heat shield slightly insecure

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush incorrectly fitted

oil at min

rear brake discs in v poor condition and slight bind

slight braking imbalance on both axles

some grease around o/s/r axle bush

Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,738 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 81,358 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 81,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 59,589 miles

Engine undertray insicure

Unable to open tailgate

Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine undertray insicure

Unable to open tailgate

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,799 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 53,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,381 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 29,093 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 25,215 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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SV03 JHK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SV03 JHK, 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 SV03 JHK registered?

SV03 JHK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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