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AE53 YRV

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,342 mi
Last recorded73,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,342 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyre uneven worn across the tread width

centre sectin exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,342 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre uneven worn across the tread width

centre sectin exhaust corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,641 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 59,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 46,845 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,263 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YRV is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 YRV registered?

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

Is AE53 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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