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GN51 XVV

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,402 mi
Last recorded147,402 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 147,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 139,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 126,332 miles

brake pipes corroded

damage to o/s of the vehicle

front brake discs pitted

oil leak

rear brake discs rusted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 126,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

damage to o/s of the vehicle

front brake discs pitted

oil leak

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2013 118,461 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipescorroded

exaust front pipecorroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 118,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all brake pipescorroded

exaust front pipecorroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 110,334 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipescorroded

frontbrake discspitted

o/s n/sfront inner wish bone bushesperished

o/s outer sill dented

rear springscorropded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 99,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 99,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front wheel brake disc/s slightly worn

both rear wheel brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,704 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 89,704 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

fear registration plate slightly deteriorated

near side steering rack /pinion inner end joint slight/ play in joint

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,946 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

fear registration plate slightly deteriorated

near side steering rack /pinion inner end joint slight/ play in joint

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,981 miles

both front wheel suspension wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,981 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wheel suspension wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,910 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 57,060 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 XVV is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

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