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GJ57 ZFA

2007 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,622 mi
Last recorded137,622 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Seat Toledo84,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 ZFA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,622 miles

Nearside Inner Body sill slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing.

Offside Inner Body sill slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle/beam corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 137,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 136,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 135,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 131,360 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 131,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 126,789 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle (including suspension components ) corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2021 126,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and suspension components are corroded but nothing excessive at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded rear box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges going bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges going bald and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 100,803 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 100,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,225 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre warning light illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,686 miles

Rear Tyres starting to crack and perish

front and rear Tyres are wearing bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2014 70,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,117 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 46,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre, tread low on outer edge of tyre

Offside rear brake caliper, handbrake mechanism not on stop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre, tread low on outer edge of tyre

Offside rear brake caliper, handbrake mechanism not on stop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 20,571 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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GJ57 ZFA is a 2007 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,510 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GJ57 ZFA, 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 19 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ57 ZFA registered?

GJ57 ZFA is a 2007 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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