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W451 SJF

2000 Seat Toledo

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

236,781 mi
Last recorded236,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW451 SJF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 236,781 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 236,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 227,132 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2016 216,460 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 206,935 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 195,802 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 195,208 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 184,124 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 184,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 169,915 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2012 169,915 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 157,864 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top front mounts n/s and o/s

small chips to windscreen

trim loose o/s/f bumper

trim loose on rear bumper

Fail 7 Jun 2011 157,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f wing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top front mounts n/s and o/s

small chips to windscreen

trim loose o/s/f bumper

trim loose on rear bumper

Pass 25 May 2010 153,405 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 153,405 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 144,812 miles

Body damage to nearside front

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Slight play steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2009 144,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body damage to nearside front

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Slight play steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 128,789 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 128,789 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 118,301 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 118,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion exhaust and brake discs - front tyres waering -

Pass 12 Jun 2006 108,757 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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W451 SJF is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W451 SJF, 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 W451 SJF registered?

W451 SJF is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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