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EX56 VFU

2006 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,364 mi
Last recorded142,364 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 142,364 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 141,385 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 126,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front suspension arm - rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2020 126,572 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front suspension arm - rear bush slightly deteriorated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 115,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 107,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 107,202 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f lower arm has movement in front bush

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,860 miles

offside rear coil spring top rubber pad missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,666 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,757 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,673 miles

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,775 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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EX56 VFU is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,266 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 EX56 VFU, 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 20 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX56 VFU registered?

EX56 VFU is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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