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CV52 PFE

2003 Seat Cordoba

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,539 mi
Last recorded105,539 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 PFE
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2015 105,535 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight roughness in operation

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

front brake discs slight wear

nearside outer sill slight damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on on 2mm

engine mangement light on

offside front brake pad getting low

slight damage on nearside outter sill

slight tear on nearside wiper blade

slight water leak on bottom hose to radiator

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on on 2mm

engine mangement light on

offside front brake pad getting low

slight damage on nearside outter sill

slight tear on nearside wiper blade

slight water leak on bottom hose to radiator

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,956 miles

rear exhaust box corroded through one skin

front brake pads moving in cage

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,122 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,631 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,575 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 95,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 74,052 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,170 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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CV52 PFE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV52 PFE, 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 CV52 PFE registered?

CV52 PFE is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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