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YN03 UBY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,383 mi
Last recorded82,383 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UBY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,182 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 76,182 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 68,968 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 68,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2017 60,243 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,543 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,482 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 45,482 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,764 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2012 39,526 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 36,909 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 36,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 33,809 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 33,809 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,413 miles

Brake pipes are hidden from view under plastic shielding, making inspection to assess their condition impossible.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,455 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 24,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,138 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 UBY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UBY, 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 UBY registered?

YN03 UBY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 UBY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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