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GJ54 XVZ

2004 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,994 mi
Last recorded164,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 XVZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 164,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer cv boot colapsed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 152,778 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre poor condition worn on edge s ()

Rear tyres poor condition

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot gas struts weak

park brakelever not much reserve travel

Fail 10 Sep 2018 152,777 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre poor condition worn on edge s ()

Rear tyres poor condition

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

boot gas struts weak

park brakelever not much reserve travel

Pass 23 Aug 2017 146,171 miles

1x jet on n/s washer poor

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS HAVE SMALL SPLITS ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT ) O/S WORSE

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS POOR AT CLEARING SCREEN

brake fluid on minimum

free play in handbrake and handbrake has long travel ( o/s caliper lever not on stop )

front and rear springs corroding

fuel pipe onto pump perished almost heavily

fuel pump area damp

lift and slight play in front top mounts

n/s rear fog dim

noise from engine ( turbo system ) and judder and noise (possible dual mass)

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

stone chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

under tray damaged and hanging down at rear ( secured with cable ties)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 146,171 miles

1x jet on n/s washer poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS HAVE SMALL SPLITS ( NOT ALLOWING INGRESS AT PRESENT ) O/S WORSE

STRONG ADVISE - WIPERS POOR AT CLEARING SCREEN

brake fluid on minimum

free play in handbrake and handbrake has long travel ( o/s caliper lever not on stop )

front and rear springs corroding

fuel pipe onto pump perished almost heavily

fuel pump area damp

lift and slight play in front top mounts

n/s rear fog dim

noise from engine ( turbo system ) and judder and noise (possible dual mass)

o/s rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

stone chip in zone 'A' of windscreen

under tray damaged and hanging down at rear ( secured with cable ties)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,600 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating and starting to crack

both rear axle bushes perishing

engine has a misting of oil

front registration plate damaged

nearside front fog lamp smashed

power steering pipe stained with fluid

rear brake pipes corroding

rear registration plate characters fading

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 19 Sep 2016 136,600 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbone bushes deteriorating and starting to crack

both rear axle bushes perishing

engine has a misting of oil

front registration plate damaged

nearside front fog lamp smashed

power steering pipe stained with fluid

rear brake pipes corroding

rear registration plate characters fading

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 15 Sep 2015 123,229 miles

engine stained and damp with engine oil

front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and starting to split

lift in offside front suspension top mounting

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp cracked

oil staining (engine oil?) around fuel pump area

power steering pipework stained

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear coilsprings starting to corrode

slight corrosion on exhaust system

underside brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

engine stained with engine oil

engine undertray fitted, slightly loose at rear due to damaged fixings

nearside front fog lamp lamp lens broken

poor beam image from nearside headlamp

power steering pipework stained with steering fluid

service reminder flagging and coolant warning lamp illuminated

wipers judder

Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,849 miles

STRONG ADVISE offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

engine stained with engine oil

engine undertray fitted, slightly loose at rear due to damaged fixings

nearside front fog lamp lamp lens broken

poor beam image from nearside headlamp

power steering pipework stained with steering fluid

service reminder flagging and coolant warning lamp illuminated

wipers judder

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,246 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,820 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,851 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 59,037 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,290 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,290 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,157 miles

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

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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GJ54 XVZ is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ54 XVZ, 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 GJ54 XVZ registered?

GJ54 XVZ is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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