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AE53 YRM

2003 Seat Toledo

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,733 mi
Last recorded132,733 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YRM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 132,733 miles

Both rear coil springs have corrosion

Exhaust rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 132,540 miles

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

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

Both rear coil springs have corrosion

Exhaust rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 121,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 121,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 112,389 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner raised edges.

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 112,346 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner raised edges.

Rear exhaust silencer de-laminating.

offside rear brakes binding, but not considered to be excessive.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,897 miles

Rear coil springs corroded, not considered excessive.

Rear exhaust box outer shell disintergrating, no leak found.

Fail 1 Aug 2011 91,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre rear seatbelt missing buckle still present

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 91,910 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt missing buckle still present

n/s wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,606 miles

No centre rear seatbelt is fitted (not statutory fitment)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 77,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 68,851 miles

Rear box outer skin corroded and breaking up

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 13 Nov 2006 42,567 miles

exhaust rusty in places

nail in n/s front tyre

rear indicators going white

rear indicators going white

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 YRM is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

AE53 YRM is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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