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AE53 LWM

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,486 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 131,481 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 129,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 129,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,090 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 128,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,591 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,591 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,829 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 120,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,337 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,177 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 104,110 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear exhaust box correoded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 97,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 91,009 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,193 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 64,136 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,091 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 LWM is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

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

Is AE53 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 LWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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