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SW62 DXL

2012 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

244,342 mi
Last recorded244,342 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Seat Toledo73,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DXL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 244,342 miles

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

lower intercooler pipe deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2023 244,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

lower intercooler pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2022 240,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 240,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 237,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gromets missing both front brake hoses

Fail 2 Sep 2021 237,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

gromets missing both front brake hoses

Pass 1 Sep 2020 214,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 211,012 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 194,621 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged tyres both sides outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 194,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling pipes to tank fouling anti roll bar (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure hoses (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged tyres both sides outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 163,741 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 163,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitment incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 130,518 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread

offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting open but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 7 Nov 2017 130,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc loose clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut /// also close to leal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

225/45/17

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,741 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 20,814 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 20,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 4,651 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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SW62 DXL is a 2012 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2012 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 73,099 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 SW62 DXL, 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 14 years old, this Seat Toledo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SW62 DXL is a 2012 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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