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YU52 VEK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VEK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,284 miles

Both NS tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Both NS tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,294 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 65,294 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 54,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 54,677 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 50,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 49,380 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,429 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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YU52 VEK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YU52 VEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU52 VEK registered?

YU52 VEK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is YU52 VEK safe to buy?

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