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KN54 HLA

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,129 mi
Last recorded184,129 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 HLA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 184,129 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 184,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 173,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of vehicles metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front wish bone rear bushes part of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint part of (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil on windscreen (now cleaned off)

Fail 7 Aug 2021 173,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 159,953 miles

Front Upper both nearside and offside front top suspension mounting are slightly worn

exhaust repairs

Pass 21 Mar 2019 152,228 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 152,225 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light

Pass 2 Feb 2018 137,231 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 137,229 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 124,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 111,262 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 111,262 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,472 miles

eml on

Fail 30 Dec 2014 97,472 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,007 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 82,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,072 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,150 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 52,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,252 miles

offside front disc pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,263 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,587 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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KN54 HLA is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KN54 HLA, 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 KN54 HLA registered?

KN54 HLA is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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