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PY16 BYL

2016 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

296,605 mi
Last recorded296,605 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2016 Seat Toledo84,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY16 BYL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 296,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged one of the rear tyres is out of shape noticed it in brake rollers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 296,262 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged one of the rear tyres is out of shape noticed it in brake rollers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 279,377 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 279,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose 2 out of 6 bolts hanging loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cut exposes ply when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 260,599 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 260,588 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. has been cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread has a small cut near centre of treads, cut exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 241,298 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 241,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 241,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 218,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive From Back Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 212,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 199,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 195,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 195,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 179,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 163,953 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 163,942 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

TPMS on but does not indicate a fault

Pass 2 May 2018 122,945 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 14 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

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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PY16 BYL is a 2016 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2016 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 84,160 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 PY16 BYL, 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 10 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PY16 BYL registered?

PY16 BYL is a 2016 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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