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P56 UFU

1997 Seat Toledo

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

52,465 mi
Last recorded52,465 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Seat Toledo93,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 UFU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,465 miles

advise nsf and osf strut top bushes worn

advise surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 2 Dec 2013 52,465 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise nsf and osf strut top bushes worn

advise surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,689 miles

advise plastic covers on sills

advise rear pads are worn advise replacement now

advise welded repairs to underside

advisecentre exhaust baffle loose

Fail 14 Nov 2012 51,689 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise plastic covers on sills

advise rear pads are worn advise replacement now

advise welded repairs to underside

advisecentre exhaust baffle loose

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,982 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,982 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 49,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,622 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s front jacking points

Fail 10 Nov 2009 48,662 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s and o/s front jacking points

Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise some movement in front strut top bushes

Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,539 miles

advise some movement in front strut top bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,597 miles

advise front strut top bushes are worn advise replacement

Fail 14 Nov 2007 44,574 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,296 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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P56 UFU is a 1997 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.3% with a typical mileage of 93,099 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 P56 UFU, 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 29 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P56 UFU registered?

P56 UFU is a 1997 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P56 UFU safe to buy?

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