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KJ53 YXF

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,320 mi
Last recorded157,320 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 YXF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 157,320 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive damage to sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage / corrosion to front sill lips

Fail 11 Jan 2022 157,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached not seated in hub right, not fitted correctly look's to be pulling out (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right, slight damage to reflector (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel speed sensor has not been rooted correctly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive damage to sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage / corrosion to front sill lips

Pass 10 Dec 2020 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 153,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 138,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,710 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,881 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 116,473 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 116,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,325 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,195 miles

front discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,195 miles

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

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

front discs worn

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 91,256 miles

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,249 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,080 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 51,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 46,614 miles

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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KJ53 YXF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ53 YXF, 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 KJ53 YXF registered?

KJ53 YXF is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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