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GN51 MWZ

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

187,254 mi
Last recorded187,254 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 MWZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 187,254 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 187,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. wrong size tyre fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 179,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 179,504 miles

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 163,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 160,055 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 160,055 miles

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 31 May 2012 152,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 138,009 miles

front brake rate of increase/decrease slight different due to new pads fitted thus they have to bed in

rear brake discs worn scored and pitted but not weakened

Pass 2 Dec 2010 135,381 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 135,381 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 124,816 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,242 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 81,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 64,442 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 MWZ is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,616 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 MWZ, 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 24 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN51 MWZ registered?

GN51 MWZ is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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