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BU03 WRD

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,216 mi
Last recorded67,216 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 WRD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,216 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,775 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 109,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 109,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,250 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 73,777 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,777 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,161 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,009 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low close to metal

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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BU03 WRD is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU03 WRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU03 WRD?

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What year was BU03 WRD registered?

BU03 WRD is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BU03 WRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 WRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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