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OU04 VJJ

2004 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,851 mi
Last recorded123,851 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 VJJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 116,937 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 116,937 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 118,594 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 118,545 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 116,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,009 miles

all tyres starting to wear low

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2015 105,921 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing low

Fail 7 Jan 2014 97,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,983 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON, O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 28 Jan 2012 81,041 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,102 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,102 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,528 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 65,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 56,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 50,147 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 VJJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

OU04 VJJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is OU04 VJJ safe to buy?

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