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LV55 SOJ

2005 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SOJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 123,309 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 123,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 72,532 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 70,208 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,604 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,211 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished/cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn 205.55.16v

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished/cracked

offside rear tyre inner edge badly worn 205.55.16v

Pass 18 Sep 2013 47,225 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing worn on the inner edge and close to the limit

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly 205/55/16

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,225 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)

Offside 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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing worn on the inner edge and close to the limit

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly 205/55/16

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 28,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,925 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 21,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,814 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 SOJ is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

Is LV55 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 SOJ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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