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CX52 VFH

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 VFH
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 94,697 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,874 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 87,683 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,026 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,870 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 85,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,662 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,745 miles

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

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 82,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 69,233 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 69,231 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,958 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,165 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 55,165 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,126 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,254 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 37,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,828 miles

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

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

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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CX52 VFH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX52 VFH, 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 CX52 VFH registered?

CX52 VFH is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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