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OE03 FMU

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,757 mi
Last recorded122,757 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 FMU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 122,757 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 111,029 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 97,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 87,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 87,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

osr brake high pitch noise when wheel spun with very slight bind.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,269 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight mishaping to tread

Fail 15 Dec 2009 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has slight mishaping to tread

Fail 4 Dec 2008 49,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 49,286 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 38,918 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,453 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 23,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,018 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)

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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OE03 FMU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,781cc 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 OE03 FMU, 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 OE03 FMU registered?

OE03 FMU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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