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KY55 VNV

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VNV
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,324 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit reading 2.99 limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 92,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 82,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms have been wax oiled

Fail 31 Aug 2022 82,564 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose buckle missing (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension arms have been wax oiled

Pass 15 Sep 2021 77,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 77,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 67,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 67,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,870 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 54,427 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 41,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 38,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,769 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 32,154 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 16 May 2011 27,558 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,709 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 11,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KY55 VNV is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY55 VNV, 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 KY55 VNV registered?

KY55 VNV is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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