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GN51 VAF

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VAF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,256 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,249 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,249 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 77,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,002 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,712 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,712 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,327 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 19,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,079 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 54,079 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wear and corrsion on front and rear brake discs.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,352 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded+slight judder

rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded+slight judder

rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2006 42,074 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)

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 VAF is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

GN51 VAF is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is GN51 VAF safe to buy?

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