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BU02 UPM

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 UPM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 151,566 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 151,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

EML is on

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 151,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

EML is on

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2015 130,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,427 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 127,426 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 119,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 119,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,261 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,224 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 48,473 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 48,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front discs starting to rust

Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,438 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 42,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BU02 UPM is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU02 UPM, 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.

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What year was BU02 UPM registered?

BU02 UPM is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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