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AE53 YKP

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,672 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 105,750 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 105,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.64 (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 99,654 miles

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

engine warning light on at time of test

offside rear tyre has slight cracking along tread

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,599 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

engine warning light on at time of test

offside rear tyre has slight cracking along tread

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 9 Aug 2013 91,047 miles

both rear tyres worn & cracking

dampness around power steering res

engine man light on

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn & pads low

oil level low

Fail 5 Aug 2013 91,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn & cracking

dampness around power steering res

engine man light on

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn & pads low

oil level low

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,333 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2012 73,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,650 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,996 miles

rear brake discs rusted on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2008 49,944 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake discs rusted on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Oct 2007 41,533 miles

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 36,344 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 36,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in o/s/r tyre †front tyres worn inner edge †rear brake disc`s corroded

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 YKP 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 58.8%.

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 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 YKP, 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 YKP registered?

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

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