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VU52 XOW

2002 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

199,614 mi
Last recorded199,614 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XOW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 199,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 199,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 191,072 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 191,072 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 185,723 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 185,723 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 165,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 161,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,001 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 138,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 125,039 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,260 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,284 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 97,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 88,945 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 88,945 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,667 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 80,667 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 71,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Fail 22 Oct 2007 63,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 63,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,758 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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VU52 XOW is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU52 XOW, 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 VU52 XOW registered?

VU52 XOW is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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