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AE53 YKM

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,681 mi
Last recorded134,681 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,681 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 134,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,278 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,278 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,412 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated.

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 107,075 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,268 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 89,441 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 89,441 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust bracket broken

front wiper blades split

Pass 13 May 2011 80,973 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,889 miles

ENGINE HUNTING

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

Pass 13 May 2009 61,991 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f lower arm rear bush staring to deteriorate

o/s/r outer tyre tread getting low (2mm)

stonechip in windscreen not more than 40mm in swept area

Pass 7 May 2008 54,020 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 43,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 YKM is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

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

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