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W485 SJF

2000 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,035 mi
Last recorded134,035 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 SJF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 134,035 miles

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

n/s/f disc poor

Fail 14 Jan 2011 134,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f disc poor

Pass 20 Oct 2009 115,952 miles

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

front transmission would not allow roller brake testing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 114,148 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 111,471 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 105,696 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 98,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 98,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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W485 SJF is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W485 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W485 SJF registered?

W485 SJF is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W485 SJF safe to buy?

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