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GF04 UNW

2004 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 UNW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 151,801 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 151,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 149,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 149,044 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 142,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil/Fuel leak Recommend full check

Fail 26 Jun 2017 142,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil/Fuel leak Recommend full check

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,333 miles

Both front tyres perishing in tread

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 134,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both front tyres perishing in tread

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 122,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 122,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 108,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door panel loose

Pass 8 Jun 2013 95,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2013 95,558 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2012 77,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front bumper slightly damaged.

split in n/s/f tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall

o/s front wing damaged.

Fail 16 Apr 2011 64,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front tyre cut on outer side wall

o/s front wing damaged.

Fail 1 Apr 2011 641,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front tyre cut in outer side wall

o/s front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,307 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,910 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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GF04 UNW is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GF04 UNW, 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 GF04 UNW registered?

GF04 UNW is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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