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GN51 XTE

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,284 mi
Last recorded199,284 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 199,284 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 188,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 175,427 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 175,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 158,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 158,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 145,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 134,363 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 134,363 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 121,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2009 107,535 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,799 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 92,179 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 92,179 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers very slow in operation, advise checking wiper motor and linkage before wipers cease in operation

Pass 4 Apr 2006 82,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 825,064 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTE is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE?

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What year was GN51 XTE registered?

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

Is GN51 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XTE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN51 XTE have outstanding finance?

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