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KS54 VAO

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,654 mi
Last recorded146,654 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 146,654 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 146,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,161 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 135,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 126,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,447 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 106,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 106,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

front track control arm front and rear bushs getting worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,750 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

front track control arm front and rear bushs getting worn

Pass 18 Mar 2014 80,567 miles

Near side front wishbone front mounting bush getting worn.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 80,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Near side front wishbone front mounting bush getting worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,407 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear pads getting low

small lip front discs

some damage both nearside door skins

some play front and rear drop links

Fail 14 Mar 2013 71,407 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear pads getting low

small lip front discs

some damage both nearside door skins

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,350 miles

both front suspension arm bushes getting worn

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

some damage both nearside door skins

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,218 miles

Off side rear tyre getting deformed.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,169 miles

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

Brake fluid level getting low.

Off side rear tyre getting deformed.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,838 miles

Rear pads getting low.

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,217 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing inner and outer edges

some play front and rear drop links

some play nearside front wishbone rear bush

Pass 27 Dec 2007 23,163 miles

both rear tyres feathering outer edges

rear pads half worn

some play both rear drop links

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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KS54 VAO is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KS54 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS54 VAO?

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What year was KS54 VAO registered?

KS54 VAO is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is KS54 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS54 VAO shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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