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GN51 MTV

2001 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,950 mi
Last recorded228,950 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MTV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 228,950 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 228,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 217,286 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 217,173 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 205,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm worn on inner edge (not yet to cords) and punctured 205/55/16 v

Fail 3 Mar 2016 205,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre 2.5 mm worn on inner edge (not yet to cords) and punctured 205/55/16 v

Pass 2 Apr 2015 199,683 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Off side front headlight bracket damaged

Off side rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 193,653 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 193,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 188,195 miles

stonechips in windscreen,nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate from bonding,both front tyres wearing on inner edges tread 2mm,

Fail 1 Feb 2013 188,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

stonechips in windscreen,nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to seperate from bonding,both front tyres wearing on inner edges tread 2mm,

Pass 23 Feb 2012 177,684 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 177,681 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 163,088 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc corroded + worn low.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 150,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 150,331 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres 3mm And Wearing On Inner Edges

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2009 137,009 miles

Engine under tray damaged.

Oil leak

Rear + front brake disc corroded+worn.

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 137,009 miles

Engine under tray damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear + front brake disc corroded+worn.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 113,561 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2007 113,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 93,475 miles

front brake pads worn

under tray fitted

wind screen damaged

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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GN51 MTV is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 95,468 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 GN51 MTV, 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 25 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN51 MTV registered?

GN51 MTV is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GN51 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 MTV shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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