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AD52 TKJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 TKJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 125,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

mil lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2021 119,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 119,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 114,929 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear bump stops broken

Pass 30 May 2019 113,206 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 101,919 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,772 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear slight brake bind

Slight knock from column area.

center exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,772 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight knock from column area.

center exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 92,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 92,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,468 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,563 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

welds broken on middle exhaust bracket

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,563 miles

welds broken on middle exhaust bracket

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,871 miles

middle exhaust section craddle clamp (welds broken) slight rattle

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,063 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 53,765 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres fethering inner edge

gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2006 45,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,327 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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AD52 TKJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD52 TKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 TKJ registered?

AD52 TKJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AD52 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 TKJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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