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OU54 BYP

2004 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

221,112 mi
Last recorded221,112 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 BYP
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 221,112 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure wing corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure front wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 207,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroced (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 207,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong way (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroced (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 196,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 182,372 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 165,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2019 165,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 148,772 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 148,702 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear pipe,hose (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour rear indicators white light (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2017 136,231 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,374 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 113,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 101,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,822 miles

both front tyres near wearbands

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,877 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,337 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,351 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 24,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 24,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,660 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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OU54 BYP is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OU54 BYP, 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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OU54 BYP is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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