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DE53 LHA

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,625 mi
Last recorded172,625 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LHA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 172,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 169,728 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 153,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 153,331 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 143,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 133,366 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 123,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 112,137 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 93,381 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 82,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,236 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 65,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,852 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,360 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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DE53 LHA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE53 LHA, 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 DE53 LHA registered?

DE53 LHA is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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