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MF52 FXW

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 FXW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2019 122,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,693 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 119,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheels have a slight brake bind when rotated by hand

Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,814 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 102,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,108 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,558 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 61,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 61,472 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,888 miles

Oil leak

Slight movement in o/s/f steering rack arm.

Fail 11 Feb 2008 52,827 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,711 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 45,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,438 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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MF52 FXW is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,616 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 MF52 FXW, 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 24 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MF52 FXW registered?

MF52 FXW is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MF52 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 FXW shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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