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MT54 LOD

2005 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,195 mi
Last recorded109,195 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Seat Toledo80,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 LOD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,195 miles

Both front tyres showing wear to the edges

Pass 11 Dec 2024 106,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 43% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Dec 2023 104,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,281 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 95,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 95,635 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,829 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 92,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 88,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,525 miles

OSR tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2015 75,747 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 71,797 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 71,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,288 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2013 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil level low

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

offside front fog light damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,803 miles

o/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 13 May 2011 48,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f bumper damaged

rear brake pads look low

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,503 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,075 miles

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

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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MT54 LOD is a 2005 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MT54 LOD, 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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MT54 LOD is a 2005 Seat Toledo, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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