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AE53 NVC

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,750 mi
Last recorded106,750 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,750 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 103,835 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,832 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK RODS, STEERING RACK END

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,711 miles

OUTER SKIN OF REAR SILENCER CORRODED

PLAY IN BOTH TRACK RODS, STEERING RACK END

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,462 miles

E.M.L is on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake is binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,314 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,861 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,017 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,658 miles

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)

both rear indicators becoming pale

Fail 28 Sep 2006 25,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,718 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 NVC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

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

Is AE53 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NVC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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