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GN51 XUE

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,186 mi
Last recorded170,186 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 170,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in both front suspension strut upper mountings

Pass 3 Nov 2017 162,596 miles

front tyres low on tread

offside rear brake has heat marks and slightly binding

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 27 Oct 2017 162,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,280 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2016 142,774 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 126,483 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2015 126,475 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light comes on when brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake hose perishing

Nearside Rear tyre at 2mm

tested in wet conditions

Pass 31 Oct 2014 122,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 121,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 113,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,662 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 105,603 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,207 miles

REAR BRAKE DISC'S ARE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION. REPLACEMENT OF REAR DISC'S AND BRAKE PADS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,148 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE DISC'S ARE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION. REPLACEMENT OF REAR DISC'S AND BRAKE PADS IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,914 miles

Heavy wear and slight pitting to rear brake discs

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

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

slight scoring to front brake discs

Fail 15 Jul 2010 80,914 miles

Heavy wear and slight pitting to rear brake discs

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight scoring to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,053 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 60,692 miles

slight dent above offside headlight on bonnet

Pass 22 Jul 2006 51,676 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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 XUE is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE registered?

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

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