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BU53 BYG

2003 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 BYG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 92,350 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

underside has corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,323 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

underside has corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jun 2021 81,404 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 11 Jun 2021 81,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BULB (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF INSIDE EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,503 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust skin corroded

under trays not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2019 70,821 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

floor covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,747 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 67,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 64,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,609 miles

EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 60,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 60,721 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,484 miles

front brake pads starting to get worn

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Nov 2013 52,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 42,216 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 36,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,233 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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BU53 BYG is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BU53 BYG, 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 BU53 BYG registered?

BU53 BYG is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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