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AE53 GVC

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,179 mi
Last recorded175,179 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GVC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 175,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 172,108 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 170,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 167,132 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 164,244 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 164,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 161,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 157,949 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 157,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 152,662 miles

rear beam bushes slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 134,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Both front wipers split - nearside coming apart

Centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Nearside front headlamp bolt broken but lamp secure

Rear pads appear to be approaching wear limit and discs corroded

Rear silencer heavily corroded and outer skin coming away

Rear springs heavily corroded

Slight exhaust blow at rear of catalytic converter

Various chips across screen

Pass 5 Dec 2011 124,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn below limit

Front wipers split

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 124,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn below limit

Front wipers split

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,701 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 111,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

number plates damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,587 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

chips in screen

front number plate is cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 82,354 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

centre exhaust mount is broken

chips in screen

lower arm bushes are perishing

offside front tyre cut in inner sidewall

rear exhaust is corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2008 82,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pad warning light on dash

centre exhaust mount is broken

chips in screen

lower arm bushes are perishing

offside front tyre cut in inner sidewall

rear exhaust is corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,970 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 47,312 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 GVC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

AE53 GVC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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