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GN51 XXU

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

252,947 mi
Last recorded252,947 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 252,947 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 239,411 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 232,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 218,056 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 205,189 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 193,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 181,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 166,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 155,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 139,963 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 125,794 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 20 Jul 2015 125,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2014 119,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 111,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,124 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 81,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 75,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,699 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

wipers smear

Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 56,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 56,427 miles

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

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 XXU is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 XXU, 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 XXU?

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What year was GN51 XXU registered?

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

Is GN51 XXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 XXU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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