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OW03 DTZ

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,385 mi
Last recorded150,385 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 150,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 127,248 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 127,248 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,969 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 105,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,324 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,371 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 116,366 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 116,364 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 80,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 80,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 69,460 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 69,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 52,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,593 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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OW03 DTZ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

Is OW03 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 DTZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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