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KU55 HVJ

2005 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,814 mi
Last recorded140,814 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 HVJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,814 miles

Central Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 140,812 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged inoperative (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 125,927 miles

Engine management light on (pre 1st july 2008)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 125,927 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on (pre 1st july 2008)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 116,208 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,061 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 108,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,164 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,034 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,287 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,168 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 69,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,179 miles

n/s/r tyre tread lifting slightly

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,179 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread lifting slightly

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,432 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 33,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 22,433 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slight sidewall damage

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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KU55 HVJ is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU55 HVJ, 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

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What year was KU55 HVJ registered?

KU55 HVJ is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KU55 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 HVJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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