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YG53 SZL

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,802 mi
Last recorded96,802 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 SZL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,802 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly to cords req immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 96,802 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly to cords req immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 96,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,511 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine undertray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,537 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,467 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,663 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,843 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 27,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,188 miles

both rear tyre treads down to 2 to 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,884 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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YG53 SZL is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 YG53 SZL, 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 YG53 SZL registered?

YG53 SZL is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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