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S569 BUF

1998 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,297 mi
Last recorded110,297 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Seat Toledo87,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS569 BUF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 110,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 110,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 85,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2010 85,756 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 83,584 miles

front flexys slightly worn

slight play in both front top strut bushes

Fail 7 May 2009 83,584 miles

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

front flexys slightly worn

slight play in both front top strut bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,543 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 81,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,035 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 64,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,578 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s door mirror cracked but not affecting view

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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S569 BUF is a 1998 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 87,216 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 S569 BUF, 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 28 years old, this Seat Toledo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S569 BUF registered?

S569 BUF is a 1998 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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