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MD05 SWX

2005 Seat Toledo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

179,908 mi
Last recorded179,908 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 SWX
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 179,908 miles

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

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

traction control light indicating a fault

Fail 3 Aug 2012 179,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

traction control light indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jul 2011 156,859 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 156,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

engine noisey

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 129,038 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 129,038 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 112,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,670 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 91,667 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

stearing tight when vehicle raised,fine on road test

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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MD05 SWX is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MD05 SWX, 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 MD05 SWX registered?

MD05 SWX is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is MD05 SWX safe to buy?

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