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VK53 YVT

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,835 mi
Last recorded112,835 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 YVT
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 112,835 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Temp repair to inside handle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,834 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,445 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

Fail 17 Oct 2022 110,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear seat loaded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner tie rod play

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

Nearside Rear Rear seat loaded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner tie rod play

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

Offside Rear Rear seat loaded not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,784 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 97,041 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 92,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,033 miles

oily residue on engine

Pass 25 Oct 2017 89,832 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,451 miles

EML on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,326 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 79,102 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,641 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken - still supporting exhaust

rear brake pads worn

rear radius arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 63,575 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 63,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,475 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,178 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 44,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,135 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,701 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 YVT is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 YVT registered?

VK53 YVT is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is VK53 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 YVT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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