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AO52 RLZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RLZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2017 107,015 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 90,403 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 90,403 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,227 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 11 Jul 2012 86,227 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE

N/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 12 Jul 2011 78,993 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST BOXES BECOMING CORRODED.

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER C.V GAITORS BECOMING PERISHED.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,993 miles

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST BOXES BECOMING CORRODED.

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER C.V GAITORS BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,532 miles

front and rear discs slightly lipped

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,351 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,351 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

CENTRE & REAR EXHAUST BOXES BECOMING BADLY CORRODED IN PLACES.

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2008 56,091 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,773 miles

N/S/F FRONT TYRE BECOMING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,536 miles

Parts of underbody,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered in

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO52 RLZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO52 RLZ, 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 AO52 RLZ registered?

AO52 RLZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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