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AE53 NWT

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,122 mi
Last recorded157,122 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 NWT
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 157,122 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 145,883 miles

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

silencer deterioated

Fail 28 Sep 2016 145,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

silencer deterioated

Pass 21 Sep 2015 142,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 138,072 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 131,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 121,077 miles

backbox outer skin corroded

engine vibration, poss duelmass flywheel

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,942 miles

Offside anti-roll bar bush sleeve broken

The outer skin of the rear exhaust silencer is peeling away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 109,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear inner side light inop

Offside anti-roll bar bush sleeve broken

Offside rear inner side light inop

The outer skin of the rear exhaust silencer is peeling away

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 99,442 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 88,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,292 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 77,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,470 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 47,431 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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AE53 NWT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AE53 NWT, 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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AE53 NWT is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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