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BV52 YNF

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YNF
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 144,714 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 144,714 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 124,190 miles

oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both tyres are perished

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

Fail 31 May 2016 123,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both tyres are perished

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

oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 111,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 111,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,845 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 103,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 93,942 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 93,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,875 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,855 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 39,224 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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BV52 YNF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BV52 YNF, 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 BV52 YNF registered?

BV52 YNF is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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