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GK56 VFN

2006 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,535 mi
Last recorded64,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 VFN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 55,304 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 55,304 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,447 miles

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

Tpms on

Pass 19 Jan 2023 40,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 40,862 miles

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

Nearside parking brake below requirements

Pass 1 Sep 2021 39,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 37,716 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,470 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 35,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 31,894 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 31,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on outer edge/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing on outer edge/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,899 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Aug 2017 28,899 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 24,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,820 miles

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,923 miles

ALL 4 TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing and cracking in tread area

Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 7,952 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 VFN is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GK56 VFN, 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 GK56 VFN registered?

GK56 VFN is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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