CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU53 BHZ

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,085 mi
Last recorded47,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BHZ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear park brake cable outer casing Heavily deteriorated/splitting

Fail 30 Sep 2024 47,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner shoulder ()

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear park brake cable outer casing Heavily deteriorated/splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose has slight misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer casing corroded and deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 41,343 miles

Drivers seat loose at base but not excessively

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Heavy misting of oil around power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Condensation in tail light

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 41,343 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat loose at base but not excessively

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Heavy misting of oil around power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Condensation in tail light

Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 41,161 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,351 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 39,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 39,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,409 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,068 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 22,198 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,839 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 15,545 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 12,254 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,123 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
Full Seat Cordoba reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU53 BHZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AU53 BHZ, 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

How do I check the history of AU53 BHZ?

You can check the full history of AU53 BHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU53 BHZ registered?

AU53 BHZ is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is AU53 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BHZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU53 BHZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU53 BHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.