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BU53 FDV

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,107 mi
Last recorded121,107 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 121,107 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 121,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Windscreen washer pipe burst (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 117,678 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,675 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 105,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 94,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,306 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both from inner (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,070 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,489 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front fog lamps not working

Front fog tell tale not working

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 59,152 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,587 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,584 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc,s front and rear slightly scored and corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,210 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 FDV is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BU53 FDV, 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

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What year was BU53 FDV registered?

BU53 FDV is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BU53 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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