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OW03 DTX

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,368 mi
Last recorded169,368 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 DTX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 169,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 153,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,729 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 118,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,423 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 99,793 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 99,793 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,831 miles

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

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

advise o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,404 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,556 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 37,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,446 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,756 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 26,756 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear 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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OW03 DTX is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OW03 DTX, 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 OW03 DTX registered?

OW03 DTX is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is OW03 DTX safe to buy?

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