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V172 DMW

2000 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,250 mi
Last recorded162,250 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 DMW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 162,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 162,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 148,327 miles

Both headlight lens deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2016 148,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror ornaments and sucker (8.3.1e)

Damage to chassis and sills is not considered excessive

Evidence that suspension crossmember and chassis may make contact with the road when driving

Nearside rear indicator faded

Socket stuck on offside caliper bolt

rear number plate lights dim and discoloured

Fail 6 Aug 2016 148,327 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2016 148,071 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlight lens are deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2016 147,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front headlight lens are deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,328 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,417 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 115,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 115,389 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 105,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,906 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 102,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 94,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 89,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 89,764 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 86,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 86,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 79,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,017 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V172 DMW is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 99,886 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 V172 DMW, 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 26 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V172 DMW registered?

V172 DMW is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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