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BF05 DTX

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,115 mi
Last recorded234,115 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 DTX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 234,115 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf wing covered in tape

osf wing arch covered in tape

Fail 15 Jul 2023 234,115 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf wing covered in tape

osf wing arch covered in tape

Pass 6 Jun 2022 213,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 213,307 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 193,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 193,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 175,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 149,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,721 miles

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to under panels fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 105,429 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and fuel lines due to under panels fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and fuel lines due to under panels fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,705 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,702 miles

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

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

front pads wearing thin o/s/f

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

o/s/f seat belt anchor plastics missing but working correctly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,030 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,204 miles

o/s front seat belt clasp plastic surround broken.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s front seat belt clasp plastic surround broken.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,905 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 53,905 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,109 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

emissions too clean for our smoke meter to register

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,915 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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BF05 DTX is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 DTX, 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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What year was BF05 DTX registered?

BF05 DTX is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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