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AE53 GVW

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,392 mi
Last recorded157,392 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 157,392 miles

brake pads wearing thin front and rear discs corroded all brake pipes greased

Fail 22 Sep 2016 157,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes been greased

both front wings corroded

front and rear disks slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 143,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fog lamps innoperative

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 132,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fog lamps innoperative

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,298 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Fail 2 Sep 2013 122,298 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wipers poor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,737 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 113,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 104,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 91,564 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 75,232 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,253 miles

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

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 GVW is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

AE53 GVW is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 GVW safe to buy?

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