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FP04 CXU

2004 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,209 mi
Last recorded188,209 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 CXU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 188,209 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 181,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 172,172 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 165,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 161,832 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2017 153,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,432 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 131,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 13 May 2015 131,218 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,619 miles

advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise front brake judder/fluctuation

advise n/s/r tyre wearing close to the legal limit

advise o/s windscreen wiper slight poor operation and smearing

Fail 7 Jul 2014 122,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise front brake judder/fluctuation

advise n/s/r tyre wearing close to the legal limit

advise o/s windscreen wiper slight poor operation and smearing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 109,838 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

offside drive shaft slightly corroded

rear exhaust section poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disc corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

offside drive shaft slightly corroded

offside rear disc corroded

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,033 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,088 miles

ADVISE ON DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,088 miles

ADVISE ON DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FP04 CXU is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FP04 CXU, 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.

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What year was FP04 CXU registered?

FP04 CXU is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is FP04 CXU safe to buy?

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