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AD03 LWU

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,298 mi
Last recorded146,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LWU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 146,298 miles

rear brake discs and pads wearing thin-rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 138,629 miles

brake pedal spongy-exhaust system corroded-o/s/f ball joint boot deteriorated-rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 24 May 2017 138,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)

brake pedal spongy-exhaust system corroded-o/s/f ball joint boot deteriorated-rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 May 2016 127,216 miles

exhaust corroded - brake pedal spongy - rear disc scored - rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 127,216 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded - brake pedal spongy - rear disc scored - rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 115,121 miles

exhaust corroded-x2 rear coil springs corroded-front brakes binding-rear discs scored-wishbone bushes slightly perished

Pass 31 May 2014 106,177 miles

all 4 tyres low

Pass 30 May 2013 91,572 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 May 2013 91,570 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 72,616 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 72,616 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 56,272 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 56,272 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 42,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,746 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 28,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 23,417 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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AD03 LWU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,198 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 Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 LWU registered?

AD03 LWU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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