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AE53 BFU

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,260 mi
Last recorded99,260 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 99,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,260 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,894 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,104 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,275 miles

Backbox starting to deteriorate

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

N/s/r brake binds slightly

O/s/r tyre starting to feather

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 66,038 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,865 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2010 62,865 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,239 miles

uneven tyre wear on nsr

Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tyre wear on nsr

Pass 10 Jun 2008 51,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 42,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,935 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,614 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 BFU 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 62.5%.

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 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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

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

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