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BU51 WTA

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,476 mi
Last recorded181,476 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WTA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 181,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2016 173,252 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 165,298 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 165,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 159,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 146,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 131,366 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 122,557 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 113,257 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 113,253 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust system suppoprted by wire

Pass 10 Oct 2008 102,536 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s of vehicle damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 88,987 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 73,188 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 60,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 60,537 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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BU51 WTA is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BU51 WTA, 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 BU51 WTA registered?

BU51 WTA is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is BU51 WTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 WTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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