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VU52 XPL

2002 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,193 mi
Last recorded167,193 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Seat Toledo91,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 XPL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 167,193 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 156,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 149,543 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 142,314 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 142,312 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 127,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 112,685 miles

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

glow plug warning light flashing

rear discs lipped and pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 112,685 miles

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)

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

glow plug warning light flashing

rear discs lipped and pitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 103,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,280 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 22 Dec 2009 96,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,250 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 88,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,048 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 57,345 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 XPL is a 2002 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VU52 XPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 XPL registered?

VU52 XPL is a 2002 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is VU52 XPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 XPL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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