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AE53 LWL

2003 Seat Toledo

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,988 mi
Last recorded135,988 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LWL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,988 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 126,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low.... radiator leaking

nearside front foglight not working

nearside indicator telltale light not working but still has audible warning

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 126,883 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant low.... radiator leaking

nearside front foglight not working

nearside indicator telltale light not working but still has audible warning

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 110,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 110,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 79,641 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,641 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,297 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,131 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,376 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 LWL is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWL, 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

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What year was AE53 LWL registered?

AE53 LWL is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AE53 LWL safe to buy?

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