SEAT Cordoba (03-06) - Review

Review by Parkers on
The SEAT Cordoba is essentially an Ibiza with a large boot. It never really caught on it the UK as there’s not really a market for small saloons and there’s not much of an engine choice. However, the one petrol and two diesels are frugal, insurance is low and it’s unlikely to let you down, so if you’re willing to look past the dowdy image and limited versatility, you could pick up a great bargain.
3 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Safety

It hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP, but the closely-related Ibiza has. It scored well, with four stars out of five and Cordoba would be expected to fare just as well. Security needn’t be a worry, as SEAT kitted it out with safety features and all models get an immobiliser, remote central locking and deadlocks. Add to that ABS, an anti-theft roof aerial, front airbags and three-point seatbelts, and the list of safety spec is fairly impressive.

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4 out of 5

Reliability

We’ve heard of few problems so far, although SEAT has issued two recalls - one for a fuel pump cover fault and another for a cracked vacuum pipe. Interior plastics seem a little flimsy and tend to mark quite easily, so the cabin may not withstand the test of time. Check for interior family wear-and-tear before buying.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.