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YN03 RYP

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 RYP
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 127,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 126,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 119,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 113,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 107,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 93,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 85,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,729 miles

uneven wear in both front tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,348 miles

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

condition of front brake disc's inner faces.

front ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,931 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 12 May 2009 35,931 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 May 2008 28,431 miles

nearside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 14 May 2007 24,107 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 20,519 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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YN03 RYP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YN03 RYP, 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 YN03 RYP registered?

YN03 RYP is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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