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BU53 CCF

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,400 mi
Last recorded80,400 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CCF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 80,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 78,889 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamp(s) not working

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,103 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Under shields fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,287 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 70,831 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,537 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin badly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,087 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,205 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 26,205 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,337 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,759 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,205 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,698 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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BU53 CCF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU53 CCF, 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 BU53 CCF registered?

BU53 CCF is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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