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BJ03 AEC

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,746 mi
Last recorded60,746 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AEC
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 60,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,209 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 42,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light operating at with fog (1.3.2f)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 35,963 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,963 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 31,375 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 31,326 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,350 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,309 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,516 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 16,107 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,480 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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BJ03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BJ03 AEC, 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 BJ03 AEC registered?

BJ03 AEC is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BJ03 AEC safe to buy?

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