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KR55 HVZ

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,270 mi
Last recorded178,270 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 HVZ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 178,270 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 153,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 152,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front slight play in tie rod arm

oil level low and oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 125,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2016 125,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 101,661 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 85,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 65,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 16 May 2013 65,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 1 May 2012 45,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 45,051 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 32,443 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 32,443 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 21,936 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,299 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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KR55 HVZ is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR55 HVZ, 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 KR55 HVZ registered?

KR55 HVZ is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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