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BN05 ZFE

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

257,561 mi
Last recorded257,561 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ZFE
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 257,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 257,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 247,800 miles

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

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

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 247,800 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 237,331 miles

All brake backing plates poor and corroded

Front Both lower arm rear bushes poor and split but not resulting in excessive play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp mounting brackets broken

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Both rear spring mount arms have surface corrosion

Rear Both spring arms centre bush deteriorated but no excessive play

Rear brake discs poor and corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2019 237,189 miles

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

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

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

All brake backing plates poor and corroded

Front Both lower arm rear bushes poor and split but not resulting in excessive play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded

Offside Front Headlamp mounting brackets broken

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Both rear spring mount arms have surface corrosion

Rear Both spring arms centre bush deteriorated but no excessive play

Rear brake discs poor and corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 225,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres running uneven and low

Fail 18 Dec 2018 225,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres running uneven and low

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 215,573 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 215,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 207,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 197,280 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 197,280 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,620 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 180,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 164,942 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 164,942 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 141,556 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 141,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,934 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,153 miles

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

both front tyres are right on the limit advise changeing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,383 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 91,270 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 77,998 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,991 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 77,921 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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BN05 ZFE is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BN05 ZFE, 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 BN05 ZFE registered?

BN05 ZFE is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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