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FJ53 VZA

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,902 mi
Last recorded205,902 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VZA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2020 205,902 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 199,101 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 186,170 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 185,951 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 45,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 172,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,379 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 143,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 127,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 101,953 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 101,953 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,232 miles

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

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2011 97,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,260 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake light on not ABS .

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,260 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

brake light on not ABS .

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,915 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,996 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 57,978 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 45,364 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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FJ53 VZA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FJ53 VZA, 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 FJ53 VZA registered?

FJ53 VZA is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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