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BX51 YVW

2002 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,553 mi
Last recorded162,553 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YVW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 152,644 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 151,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 150,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 148,354 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 146,008 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2011 146,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2010 144,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 141,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 137,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 132,084 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 125,323 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 125,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 114,991 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

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 YVW is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BX51 YVW, 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 BX51 YVW registered?

BX51 YVW is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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