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CU03 OEN

2003 Seat Cordoba

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

212,780 mi
Last recorded212,780 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OEN
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 212,780 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 207,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 201,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 195,468 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 190,550 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 184,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 173,742 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 162,430 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,078 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 151,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,687 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 125,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 112,094 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 100,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,767 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,066 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 26,667 miles

o/s/f tyre wall has damaged

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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CU03 OEN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CU03 OEN, 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 CU03 OEN registered?

CU03 OEN is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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