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NV53 VJK

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,636 mi
Last recorded180,636 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 VJK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 180,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 167,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 157,293 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 157,293 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 146,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 146,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 137,174 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 126,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 126,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 116,894 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 108,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 100,692 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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NV53 VJK is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NV53 VJK, 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 NV53 VJK registered?

NV53 VJK is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is NV53 VJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 VJK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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