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OU04 ESV

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,569 mi
Last recorded203,569 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ESV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 203,569 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 203,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/11/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 188,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 188,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all stop lights on with side lights (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 167,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 167,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both rear number plate lights dull

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 127,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,143 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,497 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/f tyre walls damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,052 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,957 miles

Slight play in ns steerimg arm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 51,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 45,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 45,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,180 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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OU04 ESV is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU04 ESV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU04 ESV registered?

OU04 ESV is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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