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DS53 OHY

2003 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,107 mi
Last recorded177,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OHY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 177,107 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2014 176,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2013 165,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 156,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 139,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 139,435 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

minor stone chips too front screen

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 121,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 121,880 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 104,431 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 139,685 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 139,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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DS53 OHY is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS53 OHY, 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 DS53 OHY registered?

DS53 OHY is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is DS53 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 OHY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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