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AE53 MHU

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,393 mi
Last recorded175,393 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 175,393 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deterioted

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 175,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to calipher (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear exhaust box slightly deterioted

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 158,504 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,173 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 144,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 131,697 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,474 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 119,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 105,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside rear brakes lightly binding

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 90,450 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside rear brakes lightly binding

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 75,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,642 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 64,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 53,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,306 miles

front discs starting to corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,845 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)

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 MHU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

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

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