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YY52 UKW

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 UKW
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 142,415 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 142,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 134,868 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 134,558 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,884 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front antiroll arm slightly out of line

rear exhaust skins loose

Fail 8 Aug 2014 124,771 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front antiroll arm slightly out of line

rear exhaust skins loose

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,878 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel filter damp

Pass 6 Aug 2011 95,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front ehaust has a leak just ok for mot

minor chips in wind screen

off side front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge only (just ok)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 95,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front ehaust has a leak just ok for mot

minor chips in wind screen

off side front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge only (just ok)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,808 miles

1 bulb out on near side rear light

fuel filter rusty

near side rear tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 2 Aug 2010 84,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

1 bulb out on near side rear light

fuel filter rusty

near side rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,846 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,568 miles

exhaust back box rusty

slight damage to off side rear tyre side wall

slight exhaust leak at joints

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,568 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust back box rusty

nails in off side rear tyre

slight damage to off side rear tyre side wall

slight exhaust leak at joints

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,080 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres low on edges

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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YY52 UKW is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YY52 UKW, 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 YY52 UKW registered?

YY52 UKW is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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