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LC53 YNL

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YNL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 105,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,496 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml illuminating on dash

unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

eml illuminating on dash

unable to fully inspect n/s and o/s rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 94,826 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2013 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to check condition of n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unable to check condition of n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,325 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 86,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,148 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

some play on parking brake lever

Pass 18 Nov 2009 72,520 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2009 72,520 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 46,246 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre craking in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,789 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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LC53 YNL is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC53 YNL, 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 LC53 YNL registered?

LC53 YNL is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is LC53 YNL safe to buy?

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