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CX52 YLM

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YLM
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,534 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 99,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 92,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,905 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,809 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wing corroded

nearside front wish bone bush split

offside front wish bone bush split

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,475 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 66,457 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,391 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,272 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,272 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 37,473 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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CX52 YLM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

CX52 YLM is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is CX52 YLM safe to buy?

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