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GN03 VKR

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

169,787 mi
Last recorded169,787 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VKR
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 169,787 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 169,786 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 163,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake Calliper retaining clip missing

Fail 18 Oct 2024 163,224 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake Calliper retaining clip missing

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 153,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 144,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 134,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 134,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 123,528 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 108,986 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,372 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 99,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 85,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,758 miles

filler cap opened manually

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 52,090 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 48,451 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,207 miles

rear tyres wearing low

various stonechips accross windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,276 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2008 32,980 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 32,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,239 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,608 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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GN03 VKR is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN03 VKR, 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 GN03 VKR registered?

GN03 VKR is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is GN03 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VKR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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