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DE52 PYP

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,614 mi
Last recorded163,614 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 PYP
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 163,614 miles

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

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

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

engine oil levels low

handbrake reading low and slight travel at lever

slight movement at front offside steering arm

Pass 13 Jan 2012 156,301 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 156,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,155 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 147,154 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 127,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2009 127,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,449 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 112,438 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 99,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 85,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 69,964 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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DE52 PYP is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE52 PYP, 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 DE52 PYP registered?

DE52 PYP is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is DE52 PYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 PYP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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