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W431 GSS

2000 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,817 mi
Last recorded163,817 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW431 GSS
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 163,817 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 162,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 162,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs scored / corroded on inner face

Pass 19 Sep 2013 155,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 148,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,338 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,936 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,534 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,781 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,043 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 77,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 50,414 miles

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

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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W431 GSS is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W431 GSS, 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 W431 GSS registered?

W431 GSS is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W431 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W431 GSS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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