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AE53 YSN

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

173,840 mi
Last recorded173,840 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YSN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 173,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,164 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2014 146,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pay in both front suspension anti roll bar D-bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2014 146,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pay in both front suspension anti roll bar D-bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2013 134,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 125,194 miles

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

o/side front spot light lens cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,597 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 68,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,093 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 YSN is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

AE53 YSN is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is AE53 YSN safe to buy?

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