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DG04 PLJ

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PLJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,064 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

sills slightly corroded

steering/suspension has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 123,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,118 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,602 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r hand brake lever not back on the handbrake stop

rear brake pipes protective coating starting to corrode

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2013 109,602 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

n/s/r hand brake lever not back on the handbrake stop

rear brake pipes protective coating starting to corrode

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 103,708 miles

E.M.L on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front wiper blades are starting to split

n/s/r brake lever not back on the stop

rear exhaust bracket is snapped off

rear tyres are perished and worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,708 miles

E.M.L on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front wiper blades are starting to split

n/s/r brake lever not back on the stop

rear exhaust bracket is snapped off

rear tyres are perished and worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,505 miles

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

nearside & offside rear tyres slightly cracked & deformed

Pass 18 Feb 2010 83,003 miles

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

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

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,401 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 73,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,968 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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DG04 PLJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DG04 PLJ, 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 DG04 PLJ registered?

DG04 PLJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is DG04 PLJ safe to buy?

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