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AE53 YTA

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,322 mi
Last recorded124,322 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YTA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 124,322 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,667 miles

Nearside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (steering rack end) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,258 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,454 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 98,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,446 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 90,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,734 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODING OK FOR TEST SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP BUSH

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,734 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODING OK FOR TEST SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE FRONT STRUT TOP BUSH

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,757 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 69,497 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,819 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 YTA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

AE53 YTA is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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