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AF51 BDU

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,941 mi
Last recorded164,941 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 BDU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 164,941 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

Slight bonnet damage.

Fail 5 Dec 2012 164,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside wing mirror damaged.

Slight bonnet damage.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 162,605 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre was flat

Fail 5 Dec 2011 162,572 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R tyre was flat

Pass 21 Dec 2010 158,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 158,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

N/s wing mirror damaged.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 156,412 miles

N/s wing mirror damaged.

Fail 18 Nov 2009 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s wing mirror damaged.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 143,420 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

o/s/front tyre close to wear bands.

Fail 21 Nov 2008 143,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s wing mirror glass cracked.

o/s/front tyre close to wear bands.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,861 miles

o/s/f tyre on wear bands.front bumper scratched and chipped.wheels been curbed.n/s/f spot light not working.knocking from gear box.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 106,089 miles

All brake discs worn.

Front brakes slightly out of balance.

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 87,896 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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AF51 BDU is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 95,468 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 AF51 BDU, 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 25 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF51 BDU registered?

AF51 BDU is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is AF51 BDU safe to buy?

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