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FP53 WSF

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,955 mi
Last recorded172,955 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WSF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 172,955 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly jumping/roughness on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded,center mounting point broken exhaust still supported

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear nearside/offside tyre have slight cracking in structure

Fail 20 Sep 2017 172,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly jumping/roughness on lock to lock (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded,center mounting point broken exhaust still supported

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear nearside/offside tyre have slight cracking in structure

Pass 26 Sep 2016 164,296 miles

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

corrosion forming on front subframe

offside front door mirror lens is cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2016 163,935 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

corrosion forming on front subframe

Pass 24 Sep 2015 154,526 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear disc signs of heat damage

engine cover fitted

test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 15 Sep 2014 140,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full

rear brake pads showing signs of excessive heat and starting to crumble

Fail 23 Jul 2013 126,500 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but still supported

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,500 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded but still supported

Fail 24 Jul 2012 113,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 113,449 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,650 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 86,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 54,610 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,685 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

rear number plate seperating

Fail 13 Dec 2006 41,685 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

rear number plate seperating

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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FP53 WSF is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FP53 WSF, 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 FP53 WSF registered?

FP53 WSF is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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