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BU03 HKH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 HKH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,030 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 57,772 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,678 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,251 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,046 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,077 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 50,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,498 miles

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

MIL warning lamp illuminated

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 33,301 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 33,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,318 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,318 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,938 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 HKH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU03 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

BU03 HKH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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