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AU03 NVN

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NVN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,979 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 53,979 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 49,386 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 49,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f tyre wear inside edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,219 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,253 miles

child seat fitted offside rear .belt unpluged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,856 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 NVN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AU03 NVN, 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 AU03 NVN registered?

AU03 NVN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is AU03 NVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 NVN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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