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OU54 MVV

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

224,754 mi
Last recorded224,754 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 MVV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2021 224,754 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor and part of floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES OUTER SILLS CORROSION AND SIGNS OF FILLER, BOTH INNER SILLS TO FLOORS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower front wing loose at bottom due to corrosion and filler

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 214,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 214,115 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel due to leak on offside calliper/ or not bled properly (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2020 213,540 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear back plates corroded

both top mounts suspension has play

nearside sill damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2019 204,074 miles

both outer sills jacking points crushed

Fail 8 Feb 2019 203,906 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills jacking points crushed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 194,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak various ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

damage/corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 26 Jan 2018 193,974 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 63% n/s weak (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak various ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded and blowing slightly (7.1.2)

damage/corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2017 182,558 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2017 182,181 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2016 170,993 miles

Corrosion to sills

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2016 170,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to sills

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2015 160,701 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 160,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 144,852 miles

1 nsr /osr indicators showing white 2 corrosion nsr / brake pipe 3 nsf /osf whish bone bushes slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 140,018 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,283 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 129,277 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,063 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 111,060 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 61,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,096 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 MVV is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 MVV, 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 MVV is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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