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AE53 BCO

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,057 mi
Last recorded120,057 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BCO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 120,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,038 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Central exhaust mounting needs attention

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking air ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,043 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various places (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 108,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,963 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition, brake pads worn thin

offside front brake disc corroded and in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 94,328 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit and on edges to 0mm advise new tyres and tracking check/adjust

front brake discs corroded

rear brake disc surfaces in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,119 miles

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread depth limit

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,119 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm tread depth limit

some corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2010 73,651 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,651 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,909 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,909 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,283 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,283 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,476 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 36,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,614 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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AE53 BCO is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AE53 BCO, 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 AE53 BCO registered?

AE53 BCO is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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