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SEAT Cordoba (2003 – 2006) Review

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SEAT Cordoba (2003 – 2006) Verdict

2/5

+A cheaper Ibiza with a huge boot and plenty of kit. Drives just as well and is solidly screwed together.

-Not as practical as an Ibiza. Timing belt tensioners can fail on 1.4 and 1.6 16v engines.

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Model History

February 2003

Second generation Ibiza based four door Cordaoba on sale in the UK. Comes with 75PS 1.4 16v petrol, 100PS TDI PD or 130PS TDI PD engines. Prices: 1.4S £9,995; TDI S 100PS £11,995; TDI SE 130PS 6-speed £13,995. 475 litre boot. All have a/c, CD players, PAS, ABS, 'Dynamic Steering Response', brake assist and a hidden storage compartment under the driver's seat.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

Plastic timing belt tensioners of 1.4 and 1.6 16v engines now failing regularly, though fortunately the belts are rarely flung off when this happens.