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GN51 XUL

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

153,529 mi
Last recorded153,529 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2013 153,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear binding

poss coolant leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 139,002 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 139,000 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 122,706 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 122,706 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 114,515 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 105,140 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,330 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 95,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2007 80,765 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 50,306 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 50,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 XUL is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

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

Is GN51 XUL safe to buy?

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