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BV52 VZA

2002 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,807 mi
Last recorded86,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 VZA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 86,807 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 86,802 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

cat heat sheild loose also centre bracket snapped still fully supported.

eml on, engine idle lumpy.

n/s/f inner drive boot needs new clip.,

slight bind on n/s/f new discs, pads and caliper have been fitted.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 69,672 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 69,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 61,189 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,900 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 30,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BV52 VZA is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BV52 VZA, 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 BV52 VZA registered?

BV52 VZA is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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