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GK56 VAE

2006 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VAE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 91,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 91,821 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 87,173 miles

Central Rear Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,159 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 87,151 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure brake broken away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,050 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 75,707 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 60,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 65,546 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,096 miles

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,916 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged, grooved and worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Recommend service.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,991 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,639 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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GK56 VAE is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GK56 VAE, 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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GK56 VAE is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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