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SA52 BYV

2002 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 BYV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 82,379 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill crushed but not excessively damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill crushed but not excessively damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 74,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 73,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,844 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE 2-3 MM OF TREAD LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE 2-3 MM OF TREAD LEFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 63,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,792 miles

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Signs of heat in offside rear disc but not binding at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear springs are slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Signs of heat in offside rear disc but not binding at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,930 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear caliper / cable sticky at times not binding at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,755 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear disc showing signs of heat

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted at time of test

slight lift in both front strut top mounts but no excessive movement

Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,755 miles

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished but no excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside rear disc showing signs of heat

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted at time of test

slight lift in both front strut top mounts but no excessive movement

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,893 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,896 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are slightly worn

Front pads are getting low

Slight exhaust blow at middle section

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2010 43,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 43,341 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front pads getting low

Front and rear discs are slightly worn

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,333 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,055 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and approaching wear indicators

Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,606 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 22,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 22,992 miles

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

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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SA52 BYV is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SA52 BYV, 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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SA52 BYV is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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