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FH04 YVL

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,203 mi
Last recorded168,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YVL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 168,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 162,086 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 156,679 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 156,679 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 149,652 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 149,652 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 143,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,029 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 130,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 122,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,482 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,006 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 115,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,113 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 108,727 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 102,707 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,004 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,970 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2009 94,120 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 94,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2008 80,982 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 61,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,300 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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FH04 YVL is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,502 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 FH04 YVL, 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 22 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 FH04 YVL registered?

FH04 YVL is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is FH04 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 YVL shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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