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YU53 OTM

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,600 mi
Last recorded219,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 OTM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 219,600 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019
Pass 17 Jan 2018 178,430 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable twisted (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 178,408 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable twisted (2.2.C.1d)

unable to open boot lid/ tailgate

Pass 17 Jan 2017 161,616 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 153,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 143,880 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight noise coming from nearside front wheel when spun

Pass 20 Dec 2013 135,861 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 129,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside number plate light dim

Pass 20 Dec 2012 129,938 miles

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

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

offside number plate light dim

Pass 29 Nov 2011 126,057 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 119,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 119,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 109,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 95,960 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 85,222 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 65,817 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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YU53 OTM is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YU53 OTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU53 OTM registered?

YU53 OTM is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is YU53 OTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU53 OTM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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