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BG53 WRR

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,376 mi
Last recorded162,376 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WRR
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 162,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,296 miles

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

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,158 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre getting low and inner edge worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,158 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

o/s/f tyre getting low and inner edge worn

rear brakes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,257 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 112,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,212 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,928 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,862 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,337 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 36,626 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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BG53 WRR is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG53 WRR, 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 BG53 WRR registered?

BG53 WRR is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BG53 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 WRR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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