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YD16 DEM

2016 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,413 mi
Last recorded205,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Toledo84,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 DEM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 205,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 205,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 189,695 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 179,375 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Fail 11 Jul 2022 162,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play

Pass 12 Jul 2021 137,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,229 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 92,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 59,591 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,344 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 342 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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YD16 DEM is a 2016 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 84,160 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 YD16 DEM, 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 10 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YD16 DEM registered?

YD16 DEM is a 2016 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is YD16 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 DEM 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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