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OY53 NXV

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

200,546 mi
Last recorded200,546 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 NXV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 200,546 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 196,778 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 196,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy feel excess movement (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 193,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 181,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 168,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 156,453 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 137,734 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,748 miles

both front track rod ends

both front wheel bearings

rear discs and pads

Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 110,038 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 96,666 miles

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

coolant level low

oil light on

Fail 26 Oct 2013 96,346 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 83,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pre-warning oil pressure light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 83,545 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pre-warning oil pressure light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 70,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,897 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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OY53 NXV is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OY53 NXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY53 NXV registered?

OY53 NXV is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is OY53 NXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 NXV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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