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AD03 LYF

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,974 mi
Last recorded147,974 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,974 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 147,966 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 129,693 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 129,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 116,090 miles

back box outer cover corroded

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Fail 23 Jul 2018 116,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

back box outer cover corroded

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,206 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)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2017 109,206 miles

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear wheels binding slightly

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,955 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,118 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,118 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,262 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,287 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,287 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,285 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,797 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,002 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,877 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,962 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 LYF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

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

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