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AE03 JHY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

178,094 mi
Last recorded178,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JHY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 178,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe has slight seepage

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

hand brake slightly high

Fail 28 Oct 2021 178,094 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe has slight seepage

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

hand brake slightly high

Pass 2 Nov 2020 171,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust sleeve corroded

hand brake coming up high

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 171,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust sleeve corroded

hand brake coming up high

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 159,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 7 May 2019 159,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 148,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre wearing on iner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

wash pipe split but water still hiting screen

Pass 6 May 2017 131,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 131,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure / retainer broken (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2016 119,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2016 119,757 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported sleeve/clamp corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/pressure valve (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 104,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rack ends corroding

offside rear tyre perished in tread

rear box deteriated

Fail 12 May 2015 104,706 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear box deteriated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rack ends corroding

offside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 20 May 2014 96,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 96,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 91,105 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 70,363 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s front wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2011 70,363 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

n/s front wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2011 70,360 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre excessively worn on inner edge

n/s rear sidelight bulb not working (inner bulb)

o/s and n/s front wishbone bushes deteriorated not resulting in excessive play (rear bushes)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine light on

osf seat slight movement, (secure)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 60,973 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 60,973 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,780 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,823 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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AE03 JHY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AE03 JHY, 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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AE03 JHY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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