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GN51 XSE

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,429 mi
Last recorded149,429 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 149,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear doors do not open from the inside (child locks present amd active)

exhaust center bracket corroded and likely to snap

exhaust system has had multiple repairs

nearside front seat belt female clip outer casing missing but still functioning as intended

Pass 1 Oct 2012 143,263 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

cover missing nsf seat belt stalk

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 137,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 126,077 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2010 125,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 115,105 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 106,020 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 106,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front seat belt clasp outer casing broken

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 XSE is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 XSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 XSE?

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What year was GN51 XSE registered?

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

Is GN51 XSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XSE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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