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LJ03 GDK

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,523 mi
Last recorded39,523 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GDK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 39,523 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,467 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,465 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs are badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large split between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 38,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc outer faces have corrosion nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit worn inner edge 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,269 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner tread

tread cracking in places on the n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 36,149 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 36,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 35,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,134 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,134 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,091 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,989 miles

Lower suspension arm bushes cracking

Oil leak

offside front brake disc badly corroded

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,941 miles

Front wipers judder on screen

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

O/S/F headlight image poor

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,941 miles

Front wipers judder on screen

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

O/S/F headlight image poor

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

Pass 11 May 2009 21,151 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 May 2009 21,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Inner edge of front brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 May 2008 17,612 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 17,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2007 14,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 10,562 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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LJ03 GDK is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LJ03 GDK, 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 LJ03 GDK registered?

LJ03 GDK is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 GDK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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