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MJ53 SZN

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,469 mi
Last recorded146,469 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SZN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 146,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 146,350 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After Catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 136,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 125,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Dec 2012 116,218 miles

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

brake warning light on

engine diagnostic light on

Fail 17 Dec 2012 116,102 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

brake warning light on

engine diagnostic light on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 106,606 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 106,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,097 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,797 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 73,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Operation of number plate lights is effected when tailgate opened.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,269 miles

n/sw & o/s rear tyres 2.5mm

Fail 16 Dec 2006 44,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 16 Dec 2006 44,472 miles

high level brake light inop

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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MJ53 SZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJ53 SZN, 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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MJ53 SZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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