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BX51 YWD

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,393 mi
Last recorded185,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 YWD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 185,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,485 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 160,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 154,282 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 154,287 miles

Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 136,589 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 136,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber has little or no effect

Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,678 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,312 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 89,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside registration plate lamp lens is contaminated from behind, further investigation recommended

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,155 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,155 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,629 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,208 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 56,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 47,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 40,159 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 40,131 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 YWD is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BX51 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

BX51 YWD is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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