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FP53 WRL

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WRL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 141,046 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 135,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,522 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 129,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,059 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 123,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,069 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 118,983 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 112,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 101,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,506 miles

exhaust corroded

slight brake bind nsr wheel

Pass 25 Aug 2018 94,380 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 84,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 84,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,014 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rear brake discs n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,014 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rear brake discs n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 17 Jun 2015 63,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,694 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop light not working

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,812 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 30,763 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,535 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 17,349 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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FP53 WRL is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FP53 WRL, 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 FP53 WRL registered?

FP53 WRL is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is FP53 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 WRL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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