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SY53 WZN

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,073 mi
Last recorded168,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 WZN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 168,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 162,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 162,535 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 153,962 miles

EML on

FUEl CAP ELECTRIC SWITCH BROKEN

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 153,962 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing opening switch broken--not opening---not tested (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint and boot deteriorated (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

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

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

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

Rear both back plates corroded/insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2015 152,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is indicating a fault

Pass 6 Feb 2014 150,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

rear silencer is heavily corroded, not leaking at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2014 150,629 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

rear silencer is heavily corroded, not leaking at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2013 148,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 146,669 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 146,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 145,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 143,004 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 143,000 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 120,176 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 100,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 74,450 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS STARTING TO TURN WHITE †N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE TO 1.6.MM

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 WZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY53 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

SY53 WZN is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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