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KR55 XHJ

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,726 mi
Last recorded123,726 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,336 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 116,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 116,331 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 6 Sep 2018 94,498 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,188 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 76,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,309 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,309 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,924 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 64,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,317 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 58,317 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,254 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 45,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,074 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,424 miles

Spare tyre missing

Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,399 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 31,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

number plate lights insecure

rear pads low

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 XHJ is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

KR55 XHJ is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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