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AE53 YRX

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,316 mi
Last recorded109,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,316 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 92,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 92,871 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 96,641 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 96,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 90,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,505 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush cracked and debonding

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush cracked

offside rear tyre cut to treads

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce

Fail 2 Nov 2011 84,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush cracked and debonding

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush cracked

offside rear tyre cut to treads

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear shock absorbers weak on bounce

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,457 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,704 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,676 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread & unevenly worn

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear subframe bushes are starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,676 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread & unevenly worn

Rear subframe bushes are starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2007 471,641 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,164 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front 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 YRX is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

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

Is AE53 YRX safe to buy?

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