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SH51 LJJ

2001 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,492 mi
Last recorded159,492 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 LJJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 159,492 miles

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

oil leak on engine

second hand caliper fitted to nsr brakes

second hand links fitted to both front with slight play +both front cv boots deteriorated

under body corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 159,491 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure missing n.s.r no pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing no brake caliper (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak on engine

under body corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 153,029 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 153,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 143,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 131,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 131,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 119,375 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 119,375 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 111,222 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 111,222 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 102,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

advise off side tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on edge.

advise worn front brake disc's

Fail 14 Jul 2010 102,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

advise off side tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on edge.

advise worn front brake disc's

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,212 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,212 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 70,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake disc's rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2006 70,304 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s front and rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2005 61,026 miles

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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SH51 LJJ is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH51 LJJ, 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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What year was SH51 LJJ registered?

SH51 LJJ is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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