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BX51 EXH

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,324 mi
Last recorded188,324 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 EXH
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 188,324 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 188,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 172,112 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 172,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,999 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Trim on fuel tank loose

Fail 25 Feb 2021 160,997 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Trim on fuel tank loose

Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,106 miles

Front N/S & O/S Macpherson strut top mounts worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 153,104 miles

Emissions not tested Misfiring when revved (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front N/S & O/S Macpherson strut top mounts worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wing damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,506 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,756 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 142,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 136,382 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 136,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 131,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,753 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,899 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 124,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,495 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 116,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 107,854 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 98,311 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 98,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,365 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 80,340 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 68,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,579 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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BX51 EXH is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BX51 EXH, 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 BX51 EXH registered?

BX51 EXH is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is BX51 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX51 EXH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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