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AV52 PUO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PUO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 128,545 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 119,722 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 110,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 110,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,761 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 90,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,145 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,322 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 72,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s inner tail light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,116 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s inner tail light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2010 64,405 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 52,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,824 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 35,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,054 miles

front brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge of tread and n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

engine bed bent up at n/s/front near wishbone

signs of coolant leak at bottom radiator pipe

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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AV52 PUO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AV52 PUO, 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 AV52 PUO registered?

AV52 PUO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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