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AE53 BMU

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 80,734 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,025 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,710 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 57,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers are worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,108 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,164 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,393 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,324 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges and close to wear bars

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,349 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,718 miles

n/s/r/ tyre deep cut in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,525 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 20,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 BMU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 BMU?

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What year was AE53 BMU registered?

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

Is AE53 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 BMU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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