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AE53 NWB

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,228 mi
Last recorded77,228 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2026 77,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front sub frame corroded

head light switch is slightly faulty

nearside and offside rear brake discs badly worn/corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2025 76,670 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 70,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 69,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,498 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,346 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,179 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,055 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Fog/spot light lens damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,445 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,736 miles

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

nearside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,710 miles

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

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

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

nearside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,238 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,991 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,544 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,760 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2008 29,730 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 255,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 255,773 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 20,743 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 NWB is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

AE53 NWB is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AE53 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 NWB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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