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BC53 BEU

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,670 mi
Last recorded151,670 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BEU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 151,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2018 151,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2017 139,242 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 135,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in such a condition that it is weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger window sticking / stuck

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( rear brakes - soft pedal ) (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in such a condition that it is weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front passenger window sticking / stuck

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( rear brakes - soft pedal ) (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 135,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded also Hydraulic systems pipes pas corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + rear required soon (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing + pin-bush ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + rear required soon (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted passenger window stuck / defective ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very weak (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle + front sub-frame and suspension arms parts / components light corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 135,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 130,468 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 124,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs wearing and scoring

offside headlight damp

rear brake discs wearing

Fail 13 Apr 2011 116,113 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs wearing and scoring

offside headlight damp

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 108,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

advise both front tyres 3mm approx on tread

advise front discs corroding slightly around edges

advise nearside rear tyre worn inner edge nearing limit

advise offside rear tyre wearing on edge nearing wear band limit

Pass 11 Dec 2008 95,985 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise exhaust slightly corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,671 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,518 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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BC53 BEU is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC53 BEU, 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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BC53 BEU is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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