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X251 XLJ

2000 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,536 mi
Last recorded146,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Seat Toledo99,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 XLJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 146,536 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 127,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 111,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,897 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play nearside rear and offside rear suspension bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2010 88,076 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,986 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 70,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 62,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,124 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2005 53,124 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X251 XLJ is a 2000 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X251 XLJ, 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 X251 XLJ registered?

X251 XLJ is a 2000 Seat Toledo, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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