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SY53 VPO

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,244 mi
Last recorded138,244 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VPO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 138,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,103 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber weak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 106,061 miles

rear silencer has slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 105,924 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer has slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 97,868 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,020 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 87,652 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 67,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,665 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,947 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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SY53 VPO 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 SY53 VPO, 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 SY53 VPO registered?

SY53 VPO is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SY53 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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