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SM62 ETZ

2012 Seat Toledo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Seat Toledo73,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 ETZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 144,165 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2026 144,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f steering rack arm slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,619 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,766 miles

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,021 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear BACKBOX CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,367 miles

Back box corroded

Offside Front Strut top slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,367 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Back box corroded

Offside Front Strut top slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,158 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,436 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 83,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 70,055 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,210 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 47,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 24,854 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 7,706 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SM62 ETZ is a 2012 Seat Toledo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 SM62 ETZ, 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 14 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM62 ETZ registered?

SM62 ETZ is a 2012 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is SM62 ETZ safe to buy?

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