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OY53 VLJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,841 mi
Last recorded135,841 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VLJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres - n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 135,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres - n/s worse (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated driveshaft gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 128,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated driveshaft gaiter (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 117,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,489 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,224 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 110,224 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,862 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 100,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,325 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 75,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,228 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,141 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,889 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,164 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 VLJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 OY53 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

OY53 VLJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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