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PJ03 RVA

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

202,361 mi
Last recorded202,361 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RVA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 202,361 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 202,177 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 185,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 170,259 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 170,259 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 149,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 133,524 miles

Brake pad warning light on but not connected and no problem with pads

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 133,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pad warning light on but not connected and no problem with pads

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 117,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,713 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 99,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 98,837 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 98,832 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded and scored.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 89,256 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 69,970 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 67,208 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 60,252 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 60,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PJ03 RVA is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PJ03 RVA, 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 PJ03 RVA registered?

PJ03 RVA is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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