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BT55 FHV

2005 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,166 mi
Last recorded120,166 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FHV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,065 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 110,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 107,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,502 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 100,502 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 96,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front undertray damaged

O/S handbrake cable outer cover damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 96,308 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)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front undertray damaged

O/S handbrake cable outer cover damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 88,050 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 88,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,076 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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BT55 FHV is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT55 FHV, 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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BT55 FHV is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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