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YE52 OEL

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,707 mi
Last recorded111,707 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 OEL
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 111,707 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,473 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,473 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,041 miles

rear exhaust box -outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box -outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2013 84,980 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 80,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 80,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 74,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 68,749 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,405 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 57,606 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,366 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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YE52 OEL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE52 OEL, 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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YE52 OEL is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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