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DX53 BZN

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,719 mi
Last recorded60,719 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BZN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,719 miles

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

front windowscreen small marks varios

Fail 22 Dec 2011 160,716 miles

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

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

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

front windowscreen small marks varios

nearside rear brake discs dicoulord blueish

Pass 23 Dec 2010 124,046 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 124,043 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,896 miles

front brake inbalance 23%

windscreen stone-chipped

Fail 22 Dec 2009 85,896 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF tyre tread low

front brake inbalance 23%

windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,866 miles

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

o/s/r flasher showing white light

Fail 20 Nov 2008 43,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/r flasher showing white light

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,510 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 33,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,777 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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DX53 BZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DX53 BZN, 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 DX53 BZN registered?

DX53 BZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is DX53 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 BZN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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