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CK53 FFH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,795 mi
Last recorded96,795 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2018 96,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,521 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,521 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on.

Exhaust rear section badly corroded.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 82,210 miles

Front tyre worn close to legal limit (both sides)

Nearside Front front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but still preventing the ingress of dirt

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 82,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,325 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 72,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,461 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,679 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,775 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,784 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,755 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,611 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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CK53 FFH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red 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 CK53 FFH, 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 CK53 FFH registered?

CK53 FFH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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