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GN51 VBC

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

96,700 mi
Last recorded96,700 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 VBC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2022 96,700 miles

Emissions not tested engine fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,988 miles

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

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

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2020 95,988 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,335 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight free play detected at wheel

slight play / movement in o/s/f strut top mounting

Fail 27 Nov 2018 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slight free play detected at wheel

slight play / movement in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,995 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,705 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly play / lift (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath ie front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly play / lift (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

slightly rusty in places underneath ie front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 82,804 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded (hanger)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 80,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AXLE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 10 Dec 2014 80,647 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AXLE GETTING CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 74,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,637 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,745 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on outer edges.

Fail 6 Dec 2010 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on outer edges.

Fail 17 Dec 2009 52,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,320 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 34,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 34,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,065 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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GN51 VBC is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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