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AF51 EFA

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,350 mi
Last recorded144,350 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 EFA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 144,350 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 137,865 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

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

air leak rear of engine

Fail 6 Jan 2012 137,865 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

air leak rear of engine

Fail 20 Jan 2011 131,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 123,347 miles

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

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

engine light on

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 26 Nov 2009 123,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 1 Dec 2008 114,670 miles

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

engine light on

front tyres 2mm

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

wiper blades split

Fail 1 Dec 2008 114,670 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine light on

front tyres 2mm

unable to check inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

wiper blades split

Pass 5 Dec 2007 105,318 miles

engine warning light on

small chip on n.s. of windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,038 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 EFA is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EFA, 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 EFA registered?

AF51 EFA is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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