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VK53 SMV

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,079 mi
Last recorded35,079 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SMV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 35,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Advise rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,305 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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VK53 SMV is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 VK53 SMV, 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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How do I check the history of VK53 SMV?

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What year was VK53 SMV registered?

VK53 SMV is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is VK53 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 SMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK53 SMV have outstanding finance?

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