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DN53 BXW

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,931 mi
Last recorded93,931 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 BXW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,931 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,883 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 88,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 25 Sep 2013 81,364 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 81,364 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,826 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 72,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,965 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 62,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,406 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 37,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,404 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,750 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)

suspect calipar slides sticking

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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DN53 BXW 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 58.8%.

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 DN53 BXW, 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 DN53 BXW registered?

DN53 BXW is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DN53 BXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 BXW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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