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FP53 YOC

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YOC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

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

Slight fuel stain on a componet on the nearside of the cylinder head

Fail 11 Apr 2016 136,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before axle hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate nearside and offside (1.1.C.1e)

Slight fuel stain on a componet on the nearside of the cylinder head

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel fuel pump signs of a leak

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coating

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 127,420 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel fuel pump signs of a leak

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

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coating

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,436 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front nearside and offside brake discs inner faces are becoming corroded

The nearside and offside rear brake discs are in a corroded condition

Pass 11 Nov 2011 99,330 miles

Both the rear brake discs are in a corroded condition

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,729 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,817 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside offside front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,817 miles

nearside offside front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,836 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2006 50,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YOC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

FP53 YOC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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