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V278 NKN

2000 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,114 mi
Last recorded177,114 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 NKN
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2020 177,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 164,416 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 164,055 miles

Emissions not tested leaking exhaust unable to test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,274 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 144,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 130,056 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 129,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 120,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 116,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,137 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 9 Nov 2011 110,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

small chip in screen

Pass 20 Oct 2010 104,256 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 104,256 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,646 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 84,419 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 73,443 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv gaitor leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,580 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 56,200 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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V278 NKN is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V278 NKN, 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 V278 NKN registered?

V278 NKN is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V278 NKN safe to buy?

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