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SA02 BGU

2001 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 BGU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 210,056 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 209,639 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 193,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 193,095 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 176,938 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 176,819 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 160,888 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 160,888 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,240 miles

Both cill lips damaged by inproper jacking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 135,201 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both cill lips damaged by inproper jacking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components rusty

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 131,277 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 131,277 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 113,965 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 94,307 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 63,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 63,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SA02 BGU is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 SA02 BGU, 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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SA02 BGU is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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