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FH53 CLZ

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,776 mi
Last recorded164,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CLZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 164,776 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 164,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both sides (6.2.B.1c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front and rear on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,480 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 153,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 142,800 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 142,800 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 130,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,770 miles

Front 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 119,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

sills floor chassis req clean wax oil brake pipes grease through out

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

sills floor chassis req clean wax oil brake pipes grease through out

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,688 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes are rusty dry req wax oil

Fail 17 Jul 2012 107,677 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sills floor chassi brake pipes are rusty dry req wax oil

Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,527 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dry on sills chassis floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 96,527 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

dry on sills chassis floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes advise clean and waxoil through out vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 83,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,724 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,842 miles

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

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

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling theoughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2006 23,862 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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FH53 CLZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH53 CLZ, 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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FH53 CLZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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