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FV53 LFG

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LFG
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 130,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 124,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 111,656 miles

damp around engine fuel pump area (fuel leak ?)

fanbelt area noisey

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,695 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 89,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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 4 Jan 2012 69,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,714 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,318 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,898 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,370 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,891 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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FV53 LFG is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FV53 LFG, 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 FV53 LFG registered?

FV53 LFG is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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