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DE53 SBV

2003 Seat Toledo

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,497 mi
Last recorded134,497 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SBV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 134,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,107 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,583 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched on the outside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,675 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,675 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 107,762 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 107,762 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 100,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,914 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,914 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,874 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,117 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,876 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 26 Aug 2011 54,839 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,323 miles

fuel filter corroded

off side rear tyre has minor cuts to the treaded area

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,556 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 18 Sep 2006 23,716 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 SBV is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE53 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

DE53 SBV is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SBV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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