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W495 AKL

2000 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

247,343 mi
Last recorded247,343 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 247,343 miles

OSF door panel missing

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

OSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 247,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OSF door panel missing

OSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 247,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 234,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 234,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 220,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 220,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 205,373 miles

airbag light on

fuel around fuel filter unable to find leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 205,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

fuel around fuel filter unable to find leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 186,177 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag warning lamp on

front bumper grill damaged

front power steering pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f outer sill has damage

Fail 3 Sep 2010 186,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag warning lamp on

front bumper grill damaged

front power steering pipes have slight corrosion

n/s/f outer sill has damage

Pass 7 Sep 2009 171,718 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

SRS (airbag) light on

brake pedal has slightly increased travel - braked ok on RBT & road test

offside screenwasher aim could be better

Fail 7 Sep 2009 171,718 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS (airbag) light on

brake pedal has slightly increased travel - braked ok on RBT & road test

offside screenwasher aim could be better

Pass 3 Sep 2008 159,013 miles

air bag light on

childseat fitted n/s/r

front pads looking low

slight pitting in rear discs

Fail 1 Sep 2008 159,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light on

childseat fitted n/s/r

front pads looking low

slight pitting in rear discs

Pass 1 Jun 2007 129,464 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 129,464 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 129,291 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2006 106,162 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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W495 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 W495 AKL, 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 W495 AKL registered?

W495 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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