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OY53 VLH

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake only 16 %

Fail 14 Nov 2018 143,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake only 16 %

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,363 miles

handbrake readings low

Pass 22 Nov 2016 128,057 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 120,438 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,226 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 103,576 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 97,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,411 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,685 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,923 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,726 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 60,726 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 47,740 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,763 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 VLH is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VLH, 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 OY53 VLH registered?

OY53 VLH is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is OY53 VLH safe to buy?

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