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AE53 YKL

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 144,342 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 141,370 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 135,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 129,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 124,082 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,474 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 116,470 miles

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

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

catalystic convertor broken up inside

eml staying on

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2013 116,346 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine management light

Fail 5 Sep 2012 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 107,481 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,040 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r adult seat preventinf full inspection of adult seat belt and catch UNDONE

Exhaust corroded

Slight engine oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 93,040 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r adult seat preventinf full inspection of adult seat belt and catch UNDONE

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 82,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 65,173 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 65,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight brake binds to o/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,069 miles

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

slight play in both sides front lower arm bushes

Fail 26 Nov 2007 49,069 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both sides front lower arm bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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 YKL is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

AE53 YKL is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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