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AE53 NVW

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,783 mi
Last recorded190,783 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 190,783 miles

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake cable bunching

o/s/f inner wishbone bush cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low outer shoulder

pin hole cat section exhaust

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 190,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner plastic arch cover (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

n/s handbrake cable bunching

o/s/f inner wishbone bush cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low outer shoulder

pin hole cat section exhaust

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 177,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,939 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 163,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 149,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,416 miles

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

slight wear in front discs

Fail 26 Nov 2012 135,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight wear in front discs

Pass 1 Dec 2011 121,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,062 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,904 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 63,464 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 63,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 47,344 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 NVW is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,198 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

AE53 NVW is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AE53 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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