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AE53 MZU

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,390 mi
Last recorded107,390 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 107,390 miles

bonnet is difficult to open

Fail 3 Nov 2014 107,390 miles

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

bonnet is difficult to open

Pass 31 Oct 2013 97,897 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondary catch faulty difficult to release bonnet once opened

engine oil level is on minimum mark

nearside outer sill panel has damage

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,116 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 78,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning light on dash

engine oil is on minimum mark

Pass 2 Nov 2010 72,295 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,612 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 65,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,726 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,214 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 MZU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MZU, 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

How do I check the history of AE53 MZU?

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What year was AE53 MZU registered?

AE53 MZU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is AE53 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MZU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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