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FA53 MSX

2004 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,853 mi
Last recorded196,853 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 MSX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 196,853 miles

under side general corrosion

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 184,802 miles

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Pass 24 May 2018 179,813 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 172,718 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 172,718 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 2mm of tread and badly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm of tread

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 162,376 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 162,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 149,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rack gaiter twisted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 126,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 125,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 115,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 105,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,011 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 93,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,910 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,910 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 67,842 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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FA53 MSX is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA53 MSX, 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 FA53 MSX registered?

FA53 MSX is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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