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OY53 VLU

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,430 mi
Last recorded175,430 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 175,430 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear disc pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 174,066 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 174,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 173,769 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 173,764 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 170,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around Catalytic Converter (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 169,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 153,724 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 153,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 145,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 145,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 135,203 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 123,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 108,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 92,921 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,810 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

first speed resistors blown in both radiator fans

Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,810 miles

first speed resistors blown in both radiator fans

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,216 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 VLU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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