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OU51 VAD

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VAD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,584 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,663 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to shock (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 96,872 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2024 96,872 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 95,468 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2023 95,468 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 92,858 miles

Advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2021 90,030 miles

Advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 90,030 miles

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

Advise general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 88,173 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 88,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,516 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,516 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 Oct 2015 61,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,891 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,767 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,655 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,011 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 29,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,530 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)

Offside front tyre 3mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 22,497 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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OU51 VAD is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU51 VAD, 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.

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What year was OU51 VAD registered?

OU51 VAD is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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