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BL03 PCU

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,026 mi
Last recorded144,026 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 PCU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,026 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 129,517 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 124,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns track rod end dust cover splitting

stone chip zone a

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ns track rod end dust cover splitting

stone chip zone a

Pass 9 Dec 2019 117,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Stone chip zone A

Fail 9 Dec 2019 117,632 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak from engine/gearbox

Slight blow from exhaust back box

Stone chip zone A

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,605 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 101,582 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,709 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 95,387 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,241 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 81,195 miles

sunstrip on front screen.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 81,143 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside park brake lever not fully returning to stop

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

sunstrip on front screen.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,043 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

sunstrip on front screen is a borderline fail item. passed and advised as instucted by vosa helpline

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 71,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,040 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,047 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,398 miles

advise front brake imbalance 19%

advise offside front tyre 2m

strong advise nearside front tyre 1.6m

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,131 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,131 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,185 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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BL03 PCU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL03 PCU, 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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BL03 PCU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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