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VE16 XPA

2016 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,249 mi
Last recorded163,249 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Seat Toledo84,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 XPA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 163,249 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 135,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,898 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 108,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 87,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,962 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,678 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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VE16 XPA is a 2016 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 84,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE16 XPA, 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 10 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE16 XPA registered?

VE16 XPA is a 2016 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 June 2016.

Is VE16 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE16 XPA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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