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GU52 VUX

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,172 mi
Last recorded135,172 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VUX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,172 miles

Auxiliary Belt Worn

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Horn Tone Low

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Unable To Open Boot

Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,172 miles

Auxiliary Belt Worn

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn Tone Low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Unable To Open Boot

Pass 15 Dec 2016 105,658 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2015 80,630 miles

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

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

sills damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 70,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,685 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 62,685 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 50,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt (adult belt not tested)

nearside and offside sills foulding in

rear exhaust silemcer corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,036 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult seat belt (adult belt not tested)

nearside and offside sills foulding in

rear exhaust silemcer corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 34,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,993 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 18,901 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 18,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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GU52 VUX 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 61.9%.

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 GU52 VUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 VUX registered?

GU52 VUX is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GU52 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 VUX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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