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GN51 XRW

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,014 mi
Last recorded168,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 168,014 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

number plate lights dim

Fail 26 Jun 2008 167,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

number plate lights dim

Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,087 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower arm rear bush's perishing

Fail 12 Jul 2007 148,087 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower arm rear bush's perishing

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

service indicator on

Pass 15 Aug 2006 131,476 miles

3 advisorys at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2006 131,476 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

rear pads low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2005 121,104 miles

1.Front brake pads getting low.

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 XRW is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

GN51 XRW is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GN51 XRW safe to buy?

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