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GN51 XGS

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,996 mi
Last recorded149,996 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 149,996 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 149,996 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 147,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,448 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all the tyres that have been advised have no wear left in them

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,988 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) recommend replacing ()

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Slight play in strut top. (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack, inner joint.

Nearside Front Washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight distortion in outer side wall.

Offside Front Washer jet partially blocked

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close Slight play in top hinge. (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,824 miles

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

all rear brake pipes corroded near rear fexi-hoses

cat convertor has corrosion and slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,824 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all rear brake pipes corroded near rear fexi-hoses

cat convertor has corrosion and slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,959 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 39,959 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2009 36,045 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes hanging on slightly

Pass 19 May 2008 31,752 miles

n/s rear indicator going white

rear number plate worn

front and rear pads getting low

signs of oil leak around steering rack

stone chip in front screen

Pass 24 May 2007 27,559 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

p.a.s pipe leaking slightly near steering rack

rear number plate delaminating

stone chip in front screen

Fail 24 May 2007 27,559 miles

stone chip in front screen

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

p.a.s pipe leaking slightly near steering rack

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 9 Jun 2006 22,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

signs of leak, from power steering pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,681 miles

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

signs of leak, from power steering pipe

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 XGS is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GN51 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

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

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