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GN51 XRX

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,378 mi
Last recorded205,378 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 205,378 miles

slight play in offside front drop link bush

Fail 13 Feb 2018 205,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 199,819 miles

front spot lights coming on with position lights (possible fault with switch)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 199,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front spot lights coming on with position lights (possible fault with switch)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 194,686 miles

Child seat fitted. Unable to check rear seat belts fully.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise. (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake discs poor/corroded inner face.

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 194,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted. Unable to check rear seat belts fully.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slight noise. (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake discs poor/corroded inner face.

Unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 189,802 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 189,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 185,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 170,233 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2013 170,233 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2012 152,985 miles

n/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 137,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all colil springs rusted

both rear bump stops deteriorated

both rear front to rear brake pipes staring to rust

movement in nsf wheel bearing

ns sill damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel

ns sill damaged

osr bump stop deteriorated

osr shock absorber damp

Fail 15 Mar 2010 125,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel

ns sill damaged

osr bump stop deteriorated

osr shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,493 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 100,886 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 100,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 77,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 77,583 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 XRX is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

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

Is GN51 XRX safe to buy?

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