2017 SEAT Toledo 1.0L Petrol · HF67 WTZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent MOT in late July 2025 at 89,855 miles, it had failed just two days prior on the same mileage. The failure involved thin rear brake pads and pitted discs, alongside worn front tyres and leaking shocks. This suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they triggered a test failure, rather than performing routine inspections between intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The car progressed from 59,331 miles in August 2022 to 89,855 miles by July 2025, showing a steady usage pattern without significant periods of neglect. The gap between the August 2023 and August 2024 tests saw an accumulation of 9,147 miles, which aligns with the accelerated wear seen later on the braking and suspension components noted in the subsequent tests. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as both front shock absorbers have shown oil misting since at least August 2024. While light misting is not an immediate failure, the persistence over two years indicates the seals are degrading and will eventually leak. The record also shows a recurring issue with uneven tyre wear on the edges, which appeared in 2022 and 2025. This often points to underlying alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that are causing premature degradation of the rubber. Given that the last MOT was conducted nearly a year ago, the vehicle is now due for a new test. The buyer should verify the current state of the rear brakes to ensure the replacements made after the 2025 failure have not worn prematurely. Attention should also be paid to the windscreen washer system, which was a point of failure in the final record, to ensure basic visibility equipment remains fully functional.