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DA03 KXK

2003 Seat Cordoba

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,363 mi
Last recorded105,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Cordoba73,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 KXK
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,363 miles

advise n/s sill damaged /been repaired

advise park brake travel/performance

advise rear discs /condition

Fail 7 Jan 2020 105,363 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

advise n/s sill damaged /been repaired

advise park brake travel/performance

advise rear discs /condition

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,987 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,800 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 79,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,384 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,384 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn excessivly...advise tracking checked

Pass 30 May 2014 73,282 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 73,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 70,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 70,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,657 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 58,636 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,378 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 51,378 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 44,330 miles

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

major leak from turbo hose, boost been lost

Fail 7 Apr 2009 44,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

major leak from turbo hose, boost been lost

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,984 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,984 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 31,968 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,773 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 23,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DA03 KXK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DA03 KXK, 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 DA03 KXK registered?

DA03 KXK is a 2003 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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