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AK02 GRU

2002 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,521 mi
Last recorded156,521 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 GRU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 156,521 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

Fail 3 May 2014 156,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside headlamp pattern poor

nearside rear tyre balding on inner edge

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 21 May 2013 139,102 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 4 May 2012 117,967 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 105,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 81,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 69,941 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 69,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 58,345 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 58,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 46,088 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2006 46,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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AK02 GRU is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,616 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 AK02 GRU, 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 24 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 AK02 GRU registered?

AK02 GRU is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is AK02 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 GRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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