CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF53 PCO

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 PCO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 124,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beyond service requirements (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,798 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 112,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2014 112,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 107,468 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 103,405 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 103,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 98,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 83,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 83,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 69,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 56,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 56,802 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,139 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on limit:- recommend new as soon as possible.

slight pitting to offside and nearside front brake discs.

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
Full Seat Toledo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF53 PCO is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red 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 HF53 PCO, 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

How do I check the history of HF53 PCO?

You can check the full history of HF53 PCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF53 PCO registered?

HF53 PCO is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is HF53 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 PCO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 PCO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF53 PCO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.