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VU03 VWF

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VWF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,643 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint boots perished.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

n/s/r brake pipe (by fuel tank) becoming corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,384 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,706 miles

Nearside Front lower arm, rear bush becoming unbonded

Offside Front trackrod end rubber boot badly perished

both rear coil springs corroded

front to n/s/r brake hose, brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 104,460 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 95,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 87,513 miles

both outer c.v boots slightly perrished

n.s front inner c.v boot perished

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,746 miles

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

Nearside inner cv boot perished

Nearside rear tyre perished on outside sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,242 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

f/n/s brake disc worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,088 miles

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

front & rear brake discs worn

slight bind in r/o/s brake

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,088 miles

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

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

front & rear brake discs worn

slight bind in r/o/s brake

Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,971 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust centre mounting broken

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,146 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

f/o/s rear wishbone bush showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,146 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

f/o/s rear wishbone bush showing signs of wear

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,137 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,424 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,248 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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VU03 VWF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VU03 VWF, 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 VU03 VWF registered?

VU03 VWF is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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