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AY03 GDE

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,464 mi
Last recorded162,464 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GDE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 162,464 miles

Front Discs lipped scored and corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread and side wall.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passengers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread and side wall

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak.

Rear Back box corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 162,452 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Discs lipped scored and corroded.

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread and side wall.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Passengers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking in tread and side wall

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak.

Rear Back box corroded

Rear Brake discs lipped scored and corroded (both sides)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 155,926 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 155,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside handbrake lever not returning to stop

Fail 24 Apr 2014 148,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 148,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 140,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 132,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 122,745 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 111,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 111,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 101,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 93,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 72,834 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 54,747 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade

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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AY03 GDE is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,198 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY03 GDE, 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 AY03 GDE registered?

AY03 GDE is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AY03 GDE safe to buy?

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