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MA56 RZU

2006 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Toledo84,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 RZU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under tray shield(undersealed)

Fail 12 Jan 2026 145,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under tray shield(undersealed)

Pass 16 Jan 2025 134,572 miles

Rear exhaust outer shell corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorated

under body corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorated

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2023 129,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2021 126,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,442 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust system(back box)

Fail 20 Sep 2019 121,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on exhaust system(back box)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 116,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 110,704 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,761 miles

Offside Front offside front brake disc corroding on inner edge

Rear exhaust back box outer cover corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2016 102,755 miles

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

Offside Front offside front brake disc corroding on inner edge

Rear exhaust back box outer cover corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,904 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 92,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 79,529 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,560 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 38,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 12,874 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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MA56 RZU is a 2006 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MA56 RZU, 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 MA56 RZU registered?

MA56 RZU is a 2006 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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