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W501 AKL

2000 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2013 98,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine misfire.

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

Steel wheel fitted to n/s/f.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,487 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,677 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 75,316 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,508 miles

slight wear on inner end of o/s steering tie rod

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,551 miles

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

rear brakes lightly binding

Fail 3 Oct 2006 46,327 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 36,383 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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W501 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W501 AKL registered?

W501 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W501 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 AKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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