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CX53 CXO

2003 Seat Cordoba

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,413 mi
Last recorded157,413 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CXO
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 157,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 153,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 153,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt snapped off lower ball joint attachment. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust System Heavily Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 151,938 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 138,616 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 138,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear wheel bearings not tested, will be tested at retest

engine oil low

Pass 26 Feb 2015 126,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside front bush fitted incorrectly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 126,667 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front bush fitted incorrectly

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

Offside front bush fitted incorrectly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 115,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 104,511 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 104,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,004 miles

Lower profile tyres on rear

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 28 Feb 2012 89,004 miles

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

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

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

Lower profile tyres on rear

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 2 Mar 2011 472,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 72,117 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 72,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 66,250 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,250 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,885 miles

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 23 Nov 2006 44,770 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 44,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CX53 CXO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX53 CXO, 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 CX53 CXO registered?

CX53 CXO is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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