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SM04 EFR

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 EFR
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 71,146 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 71,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 69,321 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,053 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,927 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 64,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 63,331 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 60,771 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 60,771 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate corroded,insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,123 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jan 2017 56,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 54,352 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 46,538 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,532 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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SM04 EFR is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM04 EFR, 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 SM04 EFR registered?

SM04 EFR is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SM04 EFR safe to buy?

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