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AU03 BEY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,496 mi
Last recorded71,496 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BEY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 71,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,961 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Discs are worn from inside (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 53,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise, slight play in anti roll bar rubber bushes.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,228 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise, exhaust systems has slight corrostion .

Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 43,652 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 40,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 35,140 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded and unevenly worn reducing braking surface

nearside front tyre 2mm (195 50 15 H)

offside front brake disc corroded and unevenly worn reducing braking surface

offside front tyre 2mm (195 50 15 H)

reverse light innoperative

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,453 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,473 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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AU03 BEY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AU03 BEY, 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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AU03 BEY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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