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AU03 BKJ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,008 mi
Last recorded86,008 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BKJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,450 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Jun 2013 70,391 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,372 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,268 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,268 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,136 miles

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

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/f link arm top boot split

Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,105 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust back box outter skin corroded

n/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

o/s/f link arm top boot split

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,307 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 BKJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 BKJ registered?

AU03 BKJ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is AU03 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 BKJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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