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AD03 LYA

2003 Seat Toledo

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,431 mi
Last recorded168,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 LYA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 168,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through out rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 168,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through out rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 156,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 156,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 144,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,717 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2013 110,398 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET FRACTURED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F RACK

Fail 9 Jul 2013 110,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET FRACTURED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F RACK

Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,161 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT FRACTURED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 98,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakediscs are corroded

n/s and o/s wiper blades are slightly worn

o/s rear wheelbearing is very slightly rough when rotated

Fail 12 Jul 2010 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,906 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 84,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,439 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,820 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LYA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Beige 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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

AD03 LYA is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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