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X557 LVC

2001 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,035 mi
Last recorded154,035 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Seat Toledo95,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 LVC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 154,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 138,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 122,147 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 110,473 miles

NOISE FROM RIBBELT==CAMBELT?BRAKE PAS LIGHT ON==FUEL FLAP MISSING==REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR DISCS BADLY CORRODED RECC REPLACE==ENG COVERS==EXH REAR BRKT CORRODING==

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT BIND OSF BRAKE==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,473 miles

NOISE FROM RIBBELT==CAMBELT?BRAKE PAS LIGHT ON==FUEL FLAP MISSING==REAR NO PLATE POOR==REAR DISCS BADLY CORRODED RECC REPLACE==ENG COVERS==EXH REAR BRKT CORRODING==

SLIGHT BIND OSF BRAKE==SLIGHT SPLITS FR WISH REAR BUSHES==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES

Pass 20 Jan 2011 104,512 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 104,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,756 miles

Nearside rear tyre was flat (8 psi)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,938 miles

Noise from air con pump

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,566 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 63,792 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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X557 LVC is a 2001 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 95,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X557 LVC, 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 25 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 X557 LVC registered?

X557 LVC is a 2001 Seat Toledo, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X557 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 LVC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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