2003 SEAT Cordoba 1.9L Diesel · FN03 FRF
2003 SEAT Cordoba (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 194,588 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT CORDOBA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,588 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN03 FRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 194,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN03 FRF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Cordoba (FN03 FRF) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault On display. (7.1.6 (a))”; “Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both D-Bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both upper mounts corroded a”.
FN03 FRF Mileage History
- 25/05/2023188,046 mi
- 18/05/2024192,044 mi+3,998 mi
- 23/05/2025194,585 mi+2,541 mi
- 01/08/2025194,588 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/2025194,588 mi
Average of roughly 2,971 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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