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AF53 EFM

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,719 mi
Last recorded163,719 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EFM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 163,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 154,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 144,727 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 187,091 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jul 2014 187,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 179,025 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2013 179,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 161,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 144,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 125,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 125,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2009 109,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 109,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 90,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,653 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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AF53 EFM is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF53 EFM, 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 AF53 EFM registered?

AF53 EFM is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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