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GK52 KTJ

2002 Seat Cordoba

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,520 mi
Last recorded191,520 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Cordoba68,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 KTJ
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 191,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification trailing arm mount (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to osr hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge 165/70/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 185,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 185,562 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure where marked with chalk (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 177,414 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 177,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 168,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 168,118 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

ns cv boot twisted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 158,787 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 158,787 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 148,518 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,518 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 138,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 138,821 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 127,929 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 115,102 miles

nsf inner door handle broken but still operates

Fail 22 Apr 2013 115,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf inner door handle broken but still operates

Pass 26 Apr 2012 99,983 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 99,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,948 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 83,948 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,909 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 69,834 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 60,020 miles

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

ront tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,020 miles

ront tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,029 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,029 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,202 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 39,202 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 34,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GK52 KTJ is a 2002 Seat Cordoba in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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