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YP53 LDN

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,848 mi
Last recorded155,848 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 LDN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 155,848 miles

Both Number Plate Light lens loose and damaged, but not insecure to fall off

Both Rear Brakes have slight bind when turned by hand

Center Exhaust Bracket broken off, Exhaust Is still supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wiper Split, But Clears Screen At Time Of Test

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 155,799 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both Number Plate Light lens loose and damaged, but not insecure to fall off

Both Rear Brakes have slight bind when turned by hand

Brake Fliud Level Sensor, Has Been Disconnected, Brake fliud lamp comes on and goes of as normal.

Center Exhaust Bracket broken off, Exhaust Is still supported

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wiper Split, But Clears Screen At Time Of Test

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 141,135 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 132,106 miles

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,089 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 122,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,888 miles

Front body work has damage to headlights and front panel but secure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 98,888 miles

Front body work has damage to headlights and front panel but secure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 80,193 miles

Both front brake discs look worn

Both front tyre speed rating is (H)/ Both Rear tyre speed rating (V)

Front number plate damaged/ as well as front bumper

Hub caps omn wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

Fail 7 Feb 2009 80,193 miles

Both front brake discs look worn

Both front tyre speed rating is (H)/ Both Rear tyre speed rating (V)

Front number plate damaged/ as well as front bumper

Hub caps omn wheels/ unable to see wheel bolts

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 58,314 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,073 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,306 miles

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

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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YP53 LDN is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP53 LDN, 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 YP53 LDN registered?

YP53 LDN is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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