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WX03 XLE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,897 mi
Last recorded94,897 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 XLE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,897 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,368 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 86,368 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

OIL LIGHT SWITCH LEAKING

Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,900 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 78,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2022 76,251 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2021 74,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

water in headlamps

Pass 27 Mar 2020 73,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water in both headlights

Fail 27 Mar 2020 73,768 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water in both headlights

Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

reverse lamps not working

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,116 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and leaking slightly

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,962 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi part deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,940 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi part deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,380 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 57,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 57,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,742 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,742 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,772 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 47,772 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 39,337 miles

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

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

Rear No Plate Detriorating

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,337 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear No Plate Detriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,583 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,934 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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WX03 XLE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX03 XLE, 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 WX03 XLE registered?

WX03 XLE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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