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AE03 VBT

2003 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,075 mi
Last recorded169,075 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VBT
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 169,075 miles

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

rear shockers have corrosion

underside has corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 169,075 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear shockers have corrosion

underside has corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 160,311 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Fail 24 May 2017 160,311 miles

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 151,805 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 151,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 141,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 130,767 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 120,840 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 110,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,499 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 75,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,465 miles

front number plate cracked advice

front tyres getting low 2mill rear tyres at 3 mill advice

Pass 24 May 2008 58,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,157 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 36,069 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)

Pass 31 May 2006 36,069 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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AE03 VBT is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AE03 VBT, 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 AE03 VBT registered?

AE03 VBT is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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