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AU53 BPY

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,720 mi
Last recorded116,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BPY
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 104,261 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 104,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 20 Oct 2014 96,545 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 96,545 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,413 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2013 88,413 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,678 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,386 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,514 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 34,497 miles

n/s front tyre worn to limits

o/s rear brake binding on

rear box outer skin braking up

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,757 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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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AU53 BPY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AU53 BPY, 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 AU53 BPY registered?

AU53 BPY is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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