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KN03 TFZ

2003 Seat Toledo

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,075 mi
Last recorded157,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 TFZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 157,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 157,075 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 136,074 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 136,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 122,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 122,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 121,873 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 6 Jan 2009 114,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light illuminated (wires broken)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 114,131 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated (wires broken)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,387 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated (no warning wires fitted to pads).

Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,343 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 99,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 95,327 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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KN03 TFZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KN03 TFZ, 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 KN03 TFZ registered?

KN03 TFZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is KN03 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 TFZ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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