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KW55 VCU

2006 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,903 mi
Last recorded161,903 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 VCU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 161,903 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 142,401 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 142,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,230 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2019 130,230 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,622 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,432 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

rear brake imbalance

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 98,159 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 98,156 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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

The nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn.

The some rear parts of the exhaust system in corroded ie the mounting brackets on the pipes.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 59,612 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

The nearside and offside front brake discs are slightly worn.

The some rear parts of the exhaust system in corroded ie the mounting brackets on the pipes.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,793 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,375 miles

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

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

The rear brake discs are slightly worn on the nearside and offside .

Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 32,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 23,544 miles

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

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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KW55 VCU is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2006 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,266 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 KW55 VCU, 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 20 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW55 VCU registered?

KW55 VCU is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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