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RK53 HLU

2004 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HLU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,081 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,781 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 88,165 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 88,165 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault may have faulty switch, sticking? (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,551 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil level on min mark

both front inner cv boots small retaining clip missing

rear brakes grabbing but only in reverse

Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 level on min mark

both front inner cv boots small retaining clip missing

rear brakes grabbing but only in reverse

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,923 miles

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

child seat n/s/r

n/s/r tyre 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

o/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s headlamp image poor

rear brake pads low

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat n/s/r

n/s/r tyre 3mm[limit 1.6mm]

o/s handbrake not fully returning

o/s headlamp image poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s rear brake pads wearing thin

o/s inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,049 miles

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outside edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,506 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,517 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 23,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,364 miles

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,157 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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RK53 HLU is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK53 HLU, 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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What year was RK53 HLU registered?

RK53 HLU is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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