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YN53 LJE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

132,235 mi
Last recorded132,235 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LJE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 132,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Aug 2026 132,235 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Sep 2025 130,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 130,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,301 miles

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 124,296 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens cracked

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,542 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 122,862 miles

Rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,175 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2019 120,740 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2018 119,837 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 119,837 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 118,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,577 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 117,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,345 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,712 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,316 miles

both rear discs are pitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 88,316 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear discs are pitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,474 miles

offside rear disc is pitted.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,474 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear disc is pitted.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,919 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,919 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Cambelt overdue 60,000

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 58,456 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,694 miles

Timing belt interval 60,000 miles

Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,178 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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YN53 LJE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YN53 LJE, 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 YN53 LJE registered?

YN53 LJE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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