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GV53 JXX

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,334 mi
Last recorded149,334 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 JXX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 149,334 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 134,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 120,745 miles

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

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

O,S,F Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2013 120,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

O,S,F Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,601 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 108,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,014 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 78,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,725 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 11 Dec 2008 61,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,934 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 45,934 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 35,279 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GV53 JXX is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV53 JXX, 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 GV53 JXX registered?

GV53 JXX is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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