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AE53 LVR

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,599 mi
Last recorded162,599 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 162,599 miles

Some noise from R/O/S wheel bearing No free play in wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,027 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 157,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 150,309 miles

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

clutch very worn and low pedal

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2014 150,306 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

clutch very worn and low pedal

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,423 miles

off side rear brake disc very corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 146,423 miles

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

off side rear brake disc very corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 143,081 miles

rear no.plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2012 143,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear no.plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 138,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 125,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,367 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 109,392 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 86,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 86,442 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,402 miles

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

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 LVR is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

AE53 LVR is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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