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VO52 BBV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,882 mi
Last recorded127,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 BBV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,882 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 117,315 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,729 miles

undertray loose

Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

undertray loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 96,107 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 96,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 90,591 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,029 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,869 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,266 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 46,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front anti roll bar touches subframe

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,905 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front anti roll bar touches subframe

Pass 18 Jan 2007 40,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,096 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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VO52 BBV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO52 BBV, 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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VO52 BBV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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