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W218 LEF

2000 Seat Toledo

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,519 mi
Last recorded122,519 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 LEF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,519 miles

park brake slightly weak

Fail 7 Dec 2020 122,512 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 119,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic undertrays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2019 119,839 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic undertrays fitted covering underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Dec 2018 114,594 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 114,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Thermostat housing leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,733 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when jacked up (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 111,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes? (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when jacked up (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,501 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system has repair paste around joint at cat

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,055 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2014 101,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2012 95,556 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 95,556 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 92,037 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 91,968 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2010 87,595 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 75,422 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,779 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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W218 LEF is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W218 LEF, 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 W218 LEF registered?

W218 LEF is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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