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FIL 5487

1997 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 5487
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake disks slightly rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake disks slightly rusty

Pass 10 May 2010 58,240 miles

Extensive patch welded repairs to underside of vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 53,207 miles

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 12 May 2009 53,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 30 May 2008 49,725 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 49,725 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,830 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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FIL 5487 is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 93,099 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 FIL 5487, 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 29 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIL 5487 registered?

FIL 5487 is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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