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OU04 ETJ

2004 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ETJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,172 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 100,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,105 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop and tail faulty (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn excessive on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn excessive on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade poor condition advise replacement soon

Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,593 miles

i)Play in front anti roll bar linkages.ii)rear coil springs corroded.iii)co emissions limits only just met.iv)rear number plate delaminated.v)little reserve travel on parking brake.

vi)Near side front tyre 80% worn and excessively cracked.vii)rear brake discs corroded.viii)near side rear roadwheel inner bead rim distorted.ix)exhaust centre support broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,057 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 77,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,141 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)

front brake dics are in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,141 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake dics are in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 37,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,105 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 ETJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU04 ETJ, 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 OU04 ETJ registered?

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

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