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BV08 YLZ

2008 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Seat Toledo83,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YLZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 103,155 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 90,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2017 90,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 79,957 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,719 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread area

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,508 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 57,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,310 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,051 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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BV08 YLZ is a 2008 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 83,897 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 BV08 YLZ, 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 18 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV08 YLZ registered?

BV08 YLZ is a 2008 Seat Toledo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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