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AE53 BCY

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,179 mi
Last recorded208,179 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BCY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 208,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 179,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 156,538 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 148,411 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 132,996 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 132,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,828 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on the extreme inner shoulder and should be replaced very shortly.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 107,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 107,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,435 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,585 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,549 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre t rated

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight feathering of both rear tyres.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,139 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 BCY is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AE53 BCY, 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 BCY registered?

AE53 BCY is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AE53 BCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BCY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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