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LV55 SOA

2005 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SOA
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 123,946 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 123,945 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 116,100 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive ENGINE IDLE RPM IS UP AND DOWN (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,273 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,269 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,798 miles

both front tyres have slight inner tread wear

Fail 12 Jun 2018 100,773 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres have slight inner tread wear

Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 95,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,503 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb wrongly fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 78,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge low - da,age to front lower bumper/slam panel -O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge low - surface corrosion to exhaust - front discs wearing - slight corrosion to suspension arms front & rear

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 72,541 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre wearing outer edge low - da,age to front lower bumper/slam panel -O/S/F tyre wearing outer edge low - surface corrosion to exhaust - front discs wearing - slight corrosion to suspension arms front & rear

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,747 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

wiper blades judder

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,465 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 43,465 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,783 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,518 miles

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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LV55 SOA is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LV55 SOA, 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 LV55 SOA registered?

LV55 SOA is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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