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OE03 YFZ

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,748 mi
Last recorded115,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 YFZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 115,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 104,808 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 104,712 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 102,198 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,653 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 98,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,852 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,749 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 86,139 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arms rear bush's have slight deterioration

Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front lower arms rear bush's have slight deterioration

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,917 miles

rear exhaust has slight deterioration

Fail 27 Aug 2013 61,881 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust has slight deterioration

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,689 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,689 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,508 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,337 miles

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

both rear tyres tred slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,398 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 49,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,690 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,328 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,753 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 28,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 YFZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

OE03 YFZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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