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W496 AKL

2000 Seat Toledo SE TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 AKL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo SE TDI
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,221 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 274,907 miles

Slight black smoke during acceleration

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2008 274,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 268,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 257,139 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2007 250,385 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 239,179 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 238,990 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 238,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both rear bump stops in poor condition

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo SE TDI?

Based on 1,169 MOT tests across 529 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
529
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
Direction indicator incorrect colour 16
position lamp(s) not working 15
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W496 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo SE TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo SE TDI fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W496 AKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo SE TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Seat Toledo SE TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W496 AKL registered?

W496 AKL is a 2000 Seat Toledo SE TDI, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W496 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W496 AKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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