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ECZ 8008

2000 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8008
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2016 115,584 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration also has misfire (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides may require attention (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 108,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,058 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 103,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside windscreen wiper "smears".

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,520 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 95,397 miles

rear subframe axle bushes weak/split

Fail 27 Sep 2011 95,372 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear subframe axle bushes weak/split

Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 91,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 87,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,281 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,693 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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ECZ 8008 is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 99,886 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 ECZ 8008, 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 26 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 8008 registered?

ECZ 8008 is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 August 2000.

Is ECZ 8008 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 8008 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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