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AE53 YSA

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,210 mi
Last recorded124,210 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 111,609 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 111,609 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket come adrift

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,941 miles

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,933 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in both front steering rack arms

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 76,830 miles

Slight play in both steering rack arms.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,883 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,522 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 39,522 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 21,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,056 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,610 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 18,610 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YSA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

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

Is AE53 YSA safe to buy?

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