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LK51 EKJ

2001 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,727 mi
Last recorded89,727 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 EKJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 89,727 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split/delaminated allowing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to caliper on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush split/delaminated allowing excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to caliper on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,025 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2024 87,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,785 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,829 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 83,749 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 83,747 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake excessively fluctuating ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,827 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 77,533 miles

Central exhaust bracket broke

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 72,596 miles

F/FOG LAMP DAMAGED

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,974 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,631 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 54,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,732 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 42,659 miles

Eml on dash

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,834 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,858 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 34,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,447 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 23,328 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 20,400 miles

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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LK51 EKJ is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK51 EKJ, 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

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What year was LK51 EKJ registered?

LK51 EKJ is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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