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WA53 BZT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 BZT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 137,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 136,244 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 136,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 135,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 132,745 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,728 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,728 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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 127,422 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2012 127,421 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,891 miles

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 105,843 miles

n/s/f tyer getting low

n/s/fdriveshaft boot damp

rear exhuast box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2009 92,514 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 92,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 76,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,034 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 45,736 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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WA53 BZT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WA53 BZT, 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 WA53 BZT registered?

WA53 BZT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WA53 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 BZT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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