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AF53 SCV

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,215 mi
Last recorded198,215 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 198,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 189,076 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 189,075 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 180,335 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 180,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 171,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2012 161,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 161,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 151,177 miles

n/s/f tyre has minor cut

Pass 6 Nov 2010 141,505 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Fail 6 Nov 2010 141,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Sep 2009 128,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 117,951 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 117,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 90,475 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 90,472 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine oil near minimum

front tyres worn unevenly

o/s door mirror surround damaged

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 SCV 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 62.5%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AF53 SCV is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 SCV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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