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VU02 NPK

2002 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

249,911 mi
Last recorded249,911 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 NPK
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 249,911 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

n/s/f outer door mirror cover tape up corner edges

o/s/f door damage and drops when opening

o/s/f suspension arm bush cracked

slight play on steering colume bush

small hole by exhaust cat pipe and heavy corrosion and brackets broken off

water marks front and rear no plate

Fail 25 Oct 2017 249,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15hr (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15hr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15hr (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear sharp edges (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

n/s/f outer door mirror cover tape up corner edges

n/s/r handbrake cable outer casing damaged

o/s/f door damage and drops when opening

o/s/f suspension arm bush cracked

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight play on steering colume bush

small hole by exhaust cat pipe and heavy corrosion and brackets broken off

water marks front and rear no plate

Pass 24 Oct 2016 235,546 miles

bolt missing o/s/f hinge lower

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

heavy corrosion on exhaust systems pin holes slightly blowing

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Oct 2016 235,192 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bolt missing o/s/f hinge lower

both rear suspension beam bushes cracking

heavy corrosion on exhaust systems pin holes slightly blowing

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2015 217,661 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 217,661 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror assy (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 200,121 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 181,394 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 181,390 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 163,381 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS Airbag system failure warning light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 163,257 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel filler flap not opening.

SRS Airbag system failure warning light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 145,081 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 145,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 100,369 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 72,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,192 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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VU02 NPK is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU02 NPK, 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 VU02 NPK registered?

VU02 NPK is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 NPK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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