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WJ52 VBO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VBO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 141,046 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,028 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 113,028 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,409 miles

Nearside Front 185/60/14 tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 109,409 miles

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

Nearside Front 185/60/14 tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 105,203 miles

EML on

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,203 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,494 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2015 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,782 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 91,818 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

o/s/f brake caliper bolt possibly not straight advs further investigation

rear exhaust damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,818 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

o/s handbrake cable in poor condition

rear exhaust damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2012 89,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 76,426 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,938 miles

Hand brake travel long but not affecting performance

Offside front tyre devoid of tread right on inner edge of tyre

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Plastic inner wing cover broken to nearside rear

Plastic shroud broken to nearside rear shock absorber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 74,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Hand brake travel long but not affecting performance

Offside front tyre devoid of tread right on inner edge of tyre

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Plastic inner wing cover broken to nearside rear

Plastic shroud broken to nearside rear shock absorber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,401 miles

Nearside rear shock absourber plastic shroud broken

Plastic protection covers fitted to both floor pans underside of vehicle

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Apr 2009 60,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management lamp stays illuminated

Nearside rear shock absourber plastic shroud broken

Plastic protection covers fitted to both floor pans underside of vehicle

Rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,777 miles

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

parking brake low reserve travel

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 35,853 miles

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

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

n/s wiper a little smeary

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,731 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 30,731 miles

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

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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WJ52 VBO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WJ52 VBO, 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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WJ52 VBO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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