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MX53 VGF

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,707 mi
Last recorded123,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 VGF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 123,707 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 119,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,228 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 116,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 111,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,246 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2010 83,065 miles

vacuum pipe disconnected on engine.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 83,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vacuum pipe disconnected on engine.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 66,425 miles

N/S/R tyre perrished/cracked and approaching legal limit

Fail 13 Nov 2009 66,425 miles

N/S/R tyre perrished/cracked and approaching legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 50,613 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,611 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,353 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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MX53 VGF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MX53 VGF, 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 MX53 VGF registered?

MX53 VGF is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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