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GN53 OGU

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,361 mi
Last recorded121,361 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 OGU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,361 miles

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights inoperative

Undertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jul 2019 121,327 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse lights inoperative

Undertrays and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2018 109,755 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,141 miles

slight bind o/s/rear brake

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight bind o/s/rear brake

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

slight corrosion too both front discs

slight corrosion too both rear discs

Fail 17 Dec 2012 63,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

offside front tyre 3mm

slight corrosion too both front discs

slight corrosion too both rear discs

Fail 15 Dec 2011 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 56,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,069 miles

small cut in tyre o/s/front inner side wall

Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,394 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 20,817 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 20,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

1.FRONT TYRES WEARING QUICKER ON INNER EDGES,RECOMEND TRACK CHECK. †. †2.TREAD SEPERATION HAPPNING ON REAR TYRES. †. †3.EVIDENCE OF OSF TYRE HAS BEEN RUBBING ON INNER ARCH OF CAR BODY.

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 OGU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GN53 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

GN53 OGU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GN53 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 OGU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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