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AE53 YPU

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

11,502 mi
Last recorded11,502 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YPU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 11,502 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

advise ns os front suspension arms bushes worn advise rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,712 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust rattle cat area

Fail 20 Feb 2014 102,712 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust rattle cat area

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,873 miles

Air bag light is on.

Centre exhaust mount is rusty.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 85,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Air bag light is on.

Centre exhaust mount is rusty.

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,692 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exh centre section mount rusted free but sys is secure

rear number plate display becoming poor

Fail 22 Feb 2010 62,540 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

nearside front brake disc slight contamination

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,540 miles

child seats fitted

nearside front brake disc slight contamination

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 37,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YPU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

AE53 YPU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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