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AY53 DTU

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DTU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,814 miles

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

child seat in adult belt

drivers door lock button missing

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Oct 2015 130,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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)

child seat in adult belt

drivers door lock button missing

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,842 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

vague pattern nearside headlight

Fail 11 Oct 2014 121,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

vague pattern nearside headlight

Pass 11 Oct 2013 109,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

heavy rust rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F wishbone arm bush starting to split.

O/S/R handbrake lever off its stop.

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F wishbone arm bush starting to split.

O/S/R handbrake lever off its stop.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,804 miles

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

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

rear discs lipped and pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,904 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm!

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,904 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm!

Pass 16 Oct 2009 83,896 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)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Oct 2009 83,840 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,814 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,031 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 44,426 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 44,426 miles

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

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)

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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AY53 DTU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AY53 DTU, 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 AY53 DTU registered?

AY53 DTU is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AY53 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 DTU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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