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GK53 CXW

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,534 mi
Last recorded164,534 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CXW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,534 miles

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

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

Offside rear suspension unit slight leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 164,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension unit slight leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 156,847 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 143,223 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 133,286 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside handbrake caliper lever does not return fully.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 133,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside handbrake caliper lever does not return fully.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 125,542 miles

Advise both rear tyres very low on outer edge but due to the fact that tread steps up,its difficult to ascertain exact tread depth.Given presenter benefit of the doubt but will need replacing soon

Advise engine undertray hangs down low at front of vehicle

Advise nearside front fog light broken

Advise number plate lights dirty

Advise oil light illuminated on dash

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside and two small chips to upper and lower screen offside but outside of swept area

Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise both rear tyres very low on outer edge but due to the fact that tread steps up,its difficult to ascertain exact tread depth.Given presenter benefit of the doubt but will need replacing soon

Advise engine undertray hangs down low at front of vehicle

Advise nearside front fog light broken

Advise number plate lights dirty

Advise oil light illuminated on dash

Advise stonechip to windscreen nearside and two small chips to upper and lower screen offside but outside of swept area

Pass 30 Jun 2008 108,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,437 miles

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

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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GK53 CXW is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK53 CXW, 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 GK53 CXW registered?

GK53 CXW is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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