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ML54 MLX

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

161,248 mi
Last recorded161,248 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 MLX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 161,248 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

registration plate lights incorrect colour (blue)

Fail 27 Sep 2019 161,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

registration plate lights incorrect colour (blue)

Fail 26 Sep 2019 161,235 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected INSIDE (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity BOTH SIDE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL ()

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure INSIDE (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 160,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 160,105 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights incorrect colour (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 154,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 147,569 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 147,569 miles

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

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

travel to hand brake

Pass 12 Sep 2015 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 140,010 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 132,944 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 123,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 123,335 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,477 miles

poor beam pattern offside front headlamp

Fail 22 Sep 2012 115,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

poor beam pattern offside front headlamp

Pass 1 Oct 2011 106,024 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 106,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2010 96,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 96,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 71,459 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,346 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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ML54 MLX 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 56.5%.

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 ML54 MLX, 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 ML54 MLX registered?

ML54 MLX is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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