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SJ51 LAE

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,032 mi
Last recorded59,032 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LAE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,032 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 59,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,994 miles

front discs corroded and should be replaced

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,040 miles

offside front disc pitting

Fail 24 Nov 2010 42,040 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

offside front disc pitting

Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,747 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 28 Oct 2009 33,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,541 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 17,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,704 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 14,778 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 14,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear discs badly corroded

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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SJ51 LAE is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ51 LAE, 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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What year was SJ51 LAE registered?

SJ51 LAE is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is SJ51 LAE safe to buy?

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