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GN53 FME

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,495 mi
Last recorded125,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FME
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2019 125,495 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,998 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,470 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 106,470 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,330 miles

Rear box outer casing corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,475 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,474 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,421 miles

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

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2013 75,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,782 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,161 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,056 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,753 miles

All four tyres are cracking slightly

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

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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GN53 FME is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GN53 FME, 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 GN53 FME registered?

GN53 FME is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GN53 FME safe to buy?

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