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L23 CEN

2016 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,902 mi
Last recorded135,902 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Toledo84,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 CEN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,902 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,089 miles

Central Front Oil sensor wiring exposed.

Central Rear washer jet inoperative

Front Both front strut top mounts slight lift, not affecting steering.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights O/S headlamp aim high. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,237 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective CLAMP CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear WINDOW WASHER INOPERATIVE AT REAR

Pass 23 Nov 2022 89,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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L23 CEN is a 2016 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 84,160 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 L23 CEN, 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 10 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L23 CEN registered?

L23 CEN is a 2016 Seat Toledo, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is L23 CEN safe to buy?

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