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SA02 BLF

2002 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,129 mi
Last recorded184,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 BLF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 184,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 174,906 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 174,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front mounting broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 167,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 167,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 153,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Fail 7 Apr 2015 153,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 14 Apr 2014 138,271 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn and corroding on edges

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

fuel tank straps corroding

radiator corroding at seam

rear brake discs badly corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

radiator corroded at seam

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating

radiator corroded at seam

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,898 miles

exhaust cat pipe corroded and starting to blow slightly at centre join.

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

nearside front tyre perished and 3 mm.

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit.

offside rear tyre 2mm.

rear outer brake pipes/flexis corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2012 109,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust cat pipe corroded and starting to blow slightly at centre join.

front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.

nearside front tyre perished and 3 mm.

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit.

offside rear tyre 2mm.

radiator leaking at offside lower corner.

rear outer brake pipes/flexis corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,492 miles

front tyres low in centre (3mm)

rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leaks

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 81,738 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing very slightly at cat.

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coatings at joins with rear flexi hoses.

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

rear outer brake pipe/flexi hoses corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,170 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 39,170 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BLF is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 91,616 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 BLF, 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 24 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA02 BLF is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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