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MK56 VXL

2006 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,091 mi
Last recorded136,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 VXL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,082 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 127,104 miles

Offside nearside rear tyre treads inner edge distorting

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Offside nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 127,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle section bracket corroded away (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside nearside rear tyre treads inner edge distorting

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Offside nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,979 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

coil spring corroded Offside nearside front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,442 miles

Centre exhaust hangers corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 110,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe adrift from middle + rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre exhaust hangers corroded

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,258 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 89,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,922 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 30,237 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 60,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,555 miles

off side front fog lamp reflector has becom dislodged affecting beam image

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers fitted front to rear

Fail 10 Nov 2009 32,555 miles

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

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

off side front fog lamp reflector has becom dislodged affecting beam image

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under body protection covers fitted front to rear

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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MK56 VXL is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,266 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 MK56 VXL, 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 20 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MK56 VXL registered?

MK56 VXL is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is MK56 VXL safe to buy?

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