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AE53 BLZ

2003 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,033 mi
Last recorded169,033 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BLZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 169,033 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 165,539 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 160,686 miles

Excessive brake pedal travel

Pass 31 Jan 2015 155,053 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 147,358 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 147,358 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)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2013 142,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 142,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,654 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 99,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 85,951 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 68,156 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 68,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 60,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 60,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,173 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 BLZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

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

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