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BN52 EDK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EDK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2022 110,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot catch faulty?

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,260 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 55,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,774 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,291 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,289 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,648 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,175 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 24,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 21,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 11,649 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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BN52 EDK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN52 EDK, 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 BN52 EDK registered?

BN52 EDK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is BN52 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 EDK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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