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EX53 BUJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BUJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 93,303 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 93,270 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,317 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,303 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 76,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,167 miles

EML on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 60,754 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both rear tyres worn on edges and getting close to limit

Fail 10 Dec 2013 60,754 miles

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front tyres worn on edges and getting close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 55,254 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 48,861 miles

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

N/S Front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,938 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 41,938 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,050 miles

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,345 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,996 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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EX53 BUJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 BUJ, 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 EX53 BUJ registered?

EX53 BUJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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