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BU03 EJV

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,171 mi
Last recorded102,171 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 102,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 97,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 97,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 91,985 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,684 miles

Nearside Rear Outer exhaust silencer box deteriorated

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,543 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Mar 2019 79,424 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 79,424 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,126 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,091 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,369 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,369 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 51,145 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 45,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,503 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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BU03 EJV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BU03 EJV, 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 BU03 EJV registered?

BU03 EJV is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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