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OU54 LHD

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,373 mi
Last recorded118,373 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LHD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 118,373 miles

slight damage at both inner sills

Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,897 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear metal part of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess compiled slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 111,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm worn (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear metal part of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess compiled slightly (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 100,134 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,134 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 87,372 miles

eml light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 87,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

eml light on

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,293 miles

rear discs and pads corroded slightly

Fail 7 Sep 2016 123,595 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s and n/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear discs and pads corroded slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2015 79,298 miles

Aux drive belt tensioner worn.

Rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroded.

both front tyres worn on inner edge.205/55/16

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and split.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 72,927 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. emitting white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Aux drive belt tensioner worn.

Rear brake discs worn,lipped and corroded.

both front tyres worn on inner edge.205/55/16

both front wishbone rear bushes worn and split.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,061 miles

mil light on

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,192 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,762 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,780 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 LHD is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OU54 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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