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GK52 KNU

2002 Seat Cordoba

Grey Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Cordoba68,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KNU
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak Steering rack balance pipe not connected ()

rear seat belts not tested as no access to passenger compartment

Fail 6 Nov 2017 119,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak Steering rack balance pipe not connected ()

rear seat belts not tested as no access to passenger compartment

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,080 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 116,080 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 114,555 miles

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

Fail 2 Dec 2015 114,554 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Slight exhaust blow from mid pipe joint

Pass 16 Dec 2014 111,844 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,844 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 107,095 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,591 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts do not fully retract.

Offside reverse light not working.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,591 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear seatbelts do not fully retract.

Offside reverse light not working.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside and nearside rear seat belts do not fully retract.

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

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

offside reverse light not working.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside and nearside rear seat belts do not fully retract.

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished.

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

offside reverse light not working.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,282 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s rack gaiter weaping

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,282 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s rack gaiter weaping

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2008 71,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 34,463 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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GK52 KNU is a 2002 Seat Cordoba in Grey with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 68,876 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 GK52 KNU, 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 24 years old, this Seat Cordoba is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK52 KNU is a 2002 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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