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AJ55 AEL

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,858 mi
Last recorded113,858 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AEL
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 113,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,741 miles

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 108,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 104,768 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,987 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 98,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,705 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 90,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,249 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,653 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 801,653 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)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,275 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 72,243 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,243 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,415 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,201 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,495 miles

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,495 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,985 miles

Advise: n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Advise:nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,990 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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AJ55 AEL is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 80,380 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 AJ55 AEL, 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 21 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 AEL is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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