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SC53 UFX

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UFX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 125,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear fexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi hose to rear calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coil and shock corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coil and shock corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle.Parking brake requirements only just met. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 102,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear suspension corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coil and shock corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Coil spring also corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coil and shock corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle.Parking brake requirements only just met. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,751 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted properly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,300 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 72,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,429 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel flap does not close

Fail 18 Nov 2013 67,366 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel flap does not close

Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,526 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 64,526 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,373 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,369 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 11 Nov 2010 55,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,364 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,582 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 38,943 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,069 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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SC53 UFX is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SC53 UFX, 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 SC53 UFX registered?

SC53 UFX is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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