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AD52 TLJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 127,044 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 127,036 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,230 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 105,418 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 105,418 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,122 miles

osf track rod cover damp. slight play steering rack joints,

Fail 10 Jan 2014 95,021 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osf track rod cover damp. slight play steering rack joints,

rear brakes uneven, rear pads inner looks low discs poor, osr brake binds slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,640 miles

both rear subframe bushes deteriorated but no play

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,678 miles

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,939 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 67,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brakes noisey , front discs inner face poor, rear discs very poor

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,082 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 50,443 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,145 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 29,101 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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AD52 TLJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 TLJ, 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 AD52 TLJ registered?

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

Is AD52 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 TLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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