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DA53 GFK

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GFK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,135 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 114,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,880 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 103,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and back (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 75,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,575 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 68,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,091 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,494 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,702 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,087 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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DA53 GFK is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DA53 GFK, 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 DA53 GFK registered?

DA53 GFK is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 GFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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