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AE53 YRW

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,104 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,754 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure seatbelt stalk (5.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,382 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,379 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure locking mechanism (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure locking mechanism (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure locking mechanism (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,984 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 55,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,749 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,749 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 46,549 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,950 miles

advise engine warning light staying on

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,230 miles

engine management light permenantly lit

Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 28,905 miles

advise replacement of both rear indicator bulbs [pale in colour.]

Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,130 miles

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 YRW is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

AE53 YRW is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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