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OY53 OLX

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

310,687 mi
Last recorded310,687 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OLX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 310,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 286,395 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 286,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 258,619 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 258,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 225,954 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both sill slightly damage

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 203,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sill slightly damage

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 176,582 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 146,694 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,070 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,904 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 148,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 87,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,252 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 63,252 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,350 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,817 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 OLX is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLX, 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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OY53 OLX is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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