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OU04 RHK

2004 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 158,801 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear number plate light came on when tapped

Pass 18 May 2015 148,426 miles

engine MIL light is on

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

n/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Fail 18 May 2015 148,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine MIL light is on

n/s/f steering rack has slight play

n/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

Pass 20 May 2014 141,678 miles

Eng Light On

Fail 20 May 2014 141,678 miles

Eng Light On

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 135,674 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2012 128,813 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 128,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fail 19 May 2012 128,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine management light illuminated at time of test

Fail 21 May 2011 118,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 118,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 110,160 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 95,246 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,616 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 51,101 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 RHK is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHK, 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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OU04 RHK is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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